Plantar fasciitis can make every step painful, especially in the morning. This condition occurs when the thick band of tissue (the plantar fascia) connecting your heel to your toes becomes inflamed or strained. Fortunately, simple, consistent stretches can help...
Foot pain is no picnic–in fact, at times it can be debilitating. After all, we’re talking about the area of your body that supports all of your weight, and takes the most abuse in terms of direct impact when you’re walking. If you are...
Heel pain is likely the most common problem most podiatrist treat. Heel pain can happen for many reasons but the most common of these is a condition known as plantar fasciitis. This used to be called “heel spur” but we have long ago learned that this...
The Achilles tendon is the thickest tendon in the human body. It connects the bones of the calf and heel. Because it’s such a frequently and heavily used part of the body, it’s vulnerable to a number of problems including rupture, inflammation and degeneration...
Achilles tendonitis is a common cause of ankle injuries, especially if you’re an active in sports. In the past, treatment may well have involved surgery, but these days there are a number of non-invasive options which may help you. Here are three: Rest It...
When it comes to adult athletics, foot and ankle injuries are nothing out of the ordinary. Whether it’s a weekly game of basketball, a league tennis tournament, or training for a marathon, feet and ankles take a lot of abuse. It can be surprising when an injury...
