The SWIFT device has been our treatment of choice for plantar warts as it provides a safe and effective treatment that does not require the patient to have destructive, painful treatments that may require dressings or keeping the foot dry during the treatment process.
The plantar fascia is a tight connective tissue that starts at the ball of the foot and extends to the bottom of your heel. With every step that you take, as the arch flattens, it is thought that the fascia is pulled, and this creates stress where it attaches to the heel.
Generally speaking, leg pain can be caused by injury, overuse, and also from general health conditions. It can also be related to circulatory problems and nerve conditions.
One year post-surgery, Ella shares her journey from sleepless nights to restful sleep every night, transforming her life after years of sleep deprivation.
When one is suffering from heel pad syndrome, the pain will be directly underneath the heel bone. Pain may be present first thing when you get up in the morning or when you walk throughout the day.
Pain in the arch of the foot is a very common complaint seen by podiatrists. One of the most common causes is plantar fasciitis. This blog will discuss many other potential causes of arch pain that you may not have heard of.
It’s part of a group of bones called the tarsal bones that we’ll discuss before diving into the lateral cuneiform bone specifically.
For many suffering from diabetic peripheral neuropathy the information in the blog may be the most important information you need to know. We will discuss the basics of diabetic neuropathy and the conventional treatment options.
Many have heard of sciatic nerve pain a term that refers to pain caused by the sciatic nerve. It’s been assumed that if you have nerve pain that radiates down your upper leg down into your lower leg and into the foot it’s likely sciatic pain.
It is the third largest tendon going into the foot with the Achilles tendon being the largest and posterior tibial tendon the second largest. It’s function is to pull the foot up towards the knee. Without it your foot would slap down as you walk as the heel strikes the ground.