Foot & Heel Pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Saturday, September 26th, 2009What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the ligament that stretches from the back of the heel to the ball of the foot. Known as the plantar fascia ligament, it is responsible for supporting the arch of the foot. It is one of the most common conditions that affect the feet, occurring in about 10% of all Americans at some point in their lifetime. Reportedly, some two million Americans seek treatment each year.
What are the symptoms
Heel Spurs
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009What Are Heel Spurs?
A spur is a calcified bone deposit that can occur on any bone of the body.
A spur on the heel, detected by X-ray or through physical examination, is actually a calcification on the calcaneus, sometimes referred to as the “heel bone”, which combines with the talus to form the back of the foot.
A spur may form on the bottom of the calcaneus, just above the ligament that supports the arch of the foot, known… Read the Full Article
Heel Bursitis
Monday, September 14th, 2009What is Heel Bursitis?
The bursas are small fluid-filled sacs that act as cushions between the bones, tendons, muscles and joints of the body. There are many bursas throughout the body.
Bursitis is simply inflammation of the bursa. In heel bursitis, the bursa separating the Achilles tendon from the joints, bones or the muscles of the lower foot are inflamed.
What Are the Symptoms of Heel Bursitis?
The symptoms include localized pain and/or stiffness in… Read the Full Article
Foot & Heel Pain
Friday, September 11th, 2009Foot & heel pain can be caused by a number of different conditions. But, the most common cause is wearing poor-fitting (or poorly designed) shoes.
Whether or not you spend a great deal of time on your feet, it is important that your arches are properly supported, that the shoe is wide enough and that the heels are not too high.
High-heeled pointy toed shoes cause more aches and pains than just the ones experienced in the feet. The knees,… Read the Full Article