Your feet are filled with numerous bones, ligaments and tendons, so it’s not uncommon for them to suffer an injury as a result of acute injury or repetitive stress. To help pinpoint what condition you might be dealing with based on the location of your pain, we put together this blog that groups possible conditions […]
The Causes and Treatment Options For Cracked Heels
Cracked heels, sometimes referred to as heel fissures, are typically thought of as a cosmetic foot problem. However, that’s only partly true. Left untreated, heel fissures can lead to severe pain or can complicate existing foot conditions, so it’s important to take care of these issues when they arise. Below, we take a closer look […]
Treating and Preventing Heel Pain In The Morning
It’s important to start the day off on the right foot, but what if your first step of the day includes heel pain? This issue is more common than you might think, but with a little proactive treatment, relief can be found. Today, we explain what’s likely going on if you’re dealing with heel pain […]
5 Fixes For Plantar Heel Pain
Pain that develops in your heel that is not a result of a heel bruise can often be traced back to a problem with your plantar fascia. However, there are a number of different conservative care options you can try on your own to see if pain and discomfort subsides. We take a look at […]
Heel Pain and Orthotic Inserts
New research suggests that orthotic shoe inserts could play a big role in providing pain relief for individuals suffering from heel pain. In fact, in some instances, the prefabricated versions may be just as effective as the expensive custom-designed versions. Treating Heel Pain Heel pain is one of the most common sources of chronic foot […]