Achilles Tendon Heel Pain: How to Avoid it and What are Your Best Treatment Options.
Pain can occur along the tendon, that band of tissue just below the calf muscle, or where the tendon attaches to the heel bone. The pain can be very disabling, not allowing you to walk or run anymore and or do other activities.
How Do You Get Rid Of Heel Spur Pain?
Your thinking about heel spur pain is all wrong! Heels spur pain is one of the most common foot problems. It is a type of pain that often occurs when…
What are the best treatments to straighten painful hammertoes?
Hammertoes are an affliction that affects millions of Americans. They can be very painful and disabling – not allowing people to be fully active because of the pain. Hammertoes may…
What to Know About Arthritis Foot Care and What You Can Do
Arthritis is a very common problem in the foot and ankle area and can occur in different locations. Because the foot has so many bones, there are many joints that…
What Is the Best Treatment for Drop Foot?
Drop foot can be a very frustrating problem, and there are many potential causes for it. Before we get into things, it is important to understand what drop foot is….
The Most Common Foot Problem: Plantar Fasciitis
We are frequently asked, what is the most common foot complaint? Without a doubt, plantar fasciitis is at the top of the list. Oftentimes, it is referred to as heel…
Three Ways Peripheral Neuropathy Can Affect Your Walking
For many, neuropathy becomes a common and difficult part of their life. It’s been estimated that 25-30% of people in the U.S will experience neuropathy at some point in their…
Ingrown Toenails: Treatments and Five Things You Can Do
Ingrown toenails can be one of the most painful foot conditions one can experience. But did you know that ingrown toenails can sometimes be treated with home remedies? Here, we’ll…
Does regenerative medicine eliminate plantar fasciitis? Julie shares her severe heel pain story!
Julie was giving up her golf game . Her heel hurt so bad she had to be rescued by a golf cart. We discussed her treatment options with the goal…
Heel and Arch Pain: Revealing the Seven Steps to Take
Heel and arch pain can be persistent and painful. The runs and walks you once enjoyed can become a thing of the past; you may start to gain weight, and…
What Are the Benefits of Wearing Orthotics?
As a podiatrist, we often recommend orthotic devices as they can be of great benefit for the wearer. Before we dive into the benefits of wearing orthotics, let’s answer the…
Are Custom Orthotics For Foot Problems Right For You?
There are two basic principles to consider when dealing with your feet and your lower extremity pains that you may have. First, do you think you have a foot that…