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Your heel bears the weight of your body when you stand and walk, so heel pain can greatly disrupt your life – after all, you can’t walk around on your toes all day. If the pain is mild to moderate, it may be able to be resolved with rest and ice therapy. If the heel…
Whether you are a professional player or an aspiring athlete, you need care from a sports medicine physician before stepping into the ground and after playing. Sports medicine physicians can be specialists in specific areas of the body, such as the foot and ankle, the upper extremity, or the spine. Though injuries are common in…
Athletes understand the importance of keeping their feet and ankles healthy, and as we get older, the rest of us do, too. As with most everything in the body, the key to staying healthy is prevention, which means being proactive with your health. Keeping your feet and ankles healthy is an investment that is worth…
Your feet and ankles are essentially where much of your everyday movement begins. They are responsible for many crucial functions, such as providing your entire body with stability, support, and balance. A problem, such as an injury, in just your foot or ankle can cause problems in the upper structures of your body, particularly your…
Most people think foot pain is normal after a long day of productivity at work or school. Some cases only need over-the-counter medication to relieve pain. However, chronic foot pain may indicate a health concern needing medical attention. Keep reading to find out the top 5 most common causes of chronic foot pain. 1. Ingrown…
Foot injuries happen to all of us at some point, causing foot pain and possibly debilitating problems – usually temporarily. Fortunately, many of these injuries are preventable. Let’s talk about some of the main types of preventable foot injuries that are often treated by podiatrists, how you can prevent them from occurring, and where you…
Foot pain could be a sign that you are being too rough on your feet. After all, your feet withstand pressure and take a beating whenever you walk or stand – they’re actually subjected to an amount of force that is twice your body weight with every step you take. You can start taking better…
Achilles tendonitis is a painful condition that is usually a result of a sudden increase in the intensity and duration of a sport or exercise, which puts a strain on the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is what connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. Achilles tendonitis can improve with self-care methods. Rest, ice,…
Did you know that your ankle bears a force of roughly five times your body weight when you walk and up to thirteen times your body weight when you run or jump? It’s now easy to see why it is susceptible to injuries and conditions, which can cause pain, instability, and limited mobility. Whether you’re…
Foot pain is a common occurrence among millions of Americans. It is usually innocuous— either self-limiting or can be resolved with self-care measures. In some cases, however, foot pain can affect a person’s quality of life and signal an underlying medical condition, and, therefore, require appropriate medical intervention. Here is a quick guide to some…
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