plantar-plate-tear

Plantar plate tear is not a common foot and ankle complaint, and it can be challenging to diagnose. Understanding the symptoms and causes of this foot issue is crucial for those experiencing severe pain and swelling in the ball of the foot, particularly around the second toe.

Laser Pain Therapy Plantar Fasciitis

Heel pain is usually caused by plantar fasciitis, and laser therapy is a common noninvasive treatment we recommend. Many suffer from plantar fasciitis because it’s a very common problem. If you have heel pain, there are many treatments you will hear about. How Do You Know If You Have Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis usually causes…

stabbing-heel-pain-andersonpodiatrycenter-blog

Stabbing heel pain is one of the most common foot complaints. There can be a multitude of reasons for such pain, but the most frequent cause is plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a name most are familiar with. However, in this blog, you will see me use the proper name, plantar fasciocis. This may come…

james anderson radio interview

Hear from your local podiatrist Dr. James Anderson in this candid interview on 93.5 Oldies radio. In this candid interview with Dr. James Anderson, your local foot doctor talks about his decision to become a podiatrist. The importance of feet in daily life and the high success rate drove Dr. Anderson to choose podiatry as…

drop foot treatment

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. It is the  lack of strength to pull your foot or toes upwards, or the ability to move your foot sideways away from your opposite…

common foot problem

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 pain, or heel spur pain. The symptoms of plantar fasciitis often occur first thing in the morning, as the pain exists on the bottom of…

Foot and arch pain causes in the bottom of the heel

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 it can even impede your sleep. The start of the day can be met with extreme pain as you first step down on that heel….

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 question of what an orthotic is, from a podiatrist point of view. In today’s world, it seems like everyone is marketing their orthotics. You see…

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One of the most common foot complaints is heel pain, which is commonly referred to as Plantar Fasciitis. Here we’ll discuss how to prevent a visit to the doctors office when experiencing heel pain and what you can do at home to help alleviate your symptoms. The symptoms of heel pain often start at the…

orthotics chronic foot pain

Summer is finally here, and we all want to be outside enjoying the warm weather and sunshine! Unfortunately, increasing our activity level can cause unwelcome and nagging pain that limits our ability to walk, hike, or take on a running race. There is a solution however, so read on! Today, let’s discuss custom orthotics and…

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