Tag: Plantar Fasciitis
Spring is here! This time of year presents a perfect opportunity to embark on a new running program to improve your physical fitness and make you feel alive. Running offers a wide array of benefits, but if you arent careful, you may end up experiencing heel pain due to a condition known as plantar fasciitis. […]
Plantar fasciitis is very common problem. As Podiatrists it is one of the most common problems we treat on a daily basis. The majority of conditions are successfully treated conservatively. Very few cases require surgical intervention. The standard conservative methods for treating plantar fasciitis are: Stretching Icing Supportive shoes Orthotics NSAIDs However, there are other […]
If I were to tell you there were a procedure called the Topaz would you think it involved the use of a glittery precious stone? I would hope not, but wouldnt it be amazing if that were truly the case. The Topaz procedure is used as a possible treatment option for plantar fasciitis and heel […]
One of the biggest fears in medicine is NOT getting the right diagnosis. To be honest, Im not sure if your physician is more afraid than you as the patient. In the world of feet, one of the most common complaints that presents in our clinics is heel pain; most commonly diagnosed as plantar fasciitis. […]
Everyone has their toys. When you were a child it was GI-Joe, Barbie, or Tonka. The older you became, the more expensive your toys became. Professionals have toys. Your construction worker, engineer, teacher, and physician all have toys that assist them in their work. Your Podiatrist, believe it or not, has toys as well. For […]
Plantar fasciitis is probably the most common source of foot pain. It is caused by chronic stretching and irritation of the plantar fascia producing inflammation and pain. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue, like a ligament, that attaches to the bottom of your heel bone (calcaneus) and extends out to the toes. […]
Ever wake up feeling like you didnt sleep at all? You drag yourself to the bathroom to splash cold water on your face, kicking your toes at least 5 times. Your morning ritual of breakfast and preparing for the day is mired by an iron that left a rusty stain on your white shirt, missing […]
She’s got legs! She knows how to use them! The Bad: Throughout history women have gone to great extremes with their shoe gear to achieve the desired look. The high heel is by far my favorite. Appealing perhaps, because it gives an impression of being taller and thus more slender and shapely. Other than turning […]
This has not been a good year for steroids! For the last two weeks the big news in sports has been the controversial use of Deer Antler Spray, a synthesized under the tongue spray that is the newest fad in performance enhancing drugs. This comes just weeks after Lance Armstrong admits to blood doping during […]
Plutarch’sLife of Caius Marius-“I see the cure is not worth the pain.” In the health care industry, many patients agree. For this reason, many simple treatments are withheld due to the patients’ fear of undergoing any pain. What is even more remarkable is the patient with multiple tattoos and/or piercings who expresses a “fear of […]