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May 26 2022

Is It Better To Have High Arches Or Flat Feet?

Our feet come in all different shapes and sizes. Perhaps the foot area that varies the most from person to person is the arch, as some people have extremely high arches while others have relatively no arch, known as flat foot. But is one condition better than the other? Is it better to have high […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: arch, flat feet, foot arch, foot arch pain, foot arches, high arches

May 19 2020

Three Common Foot Conditions That Cause Arch Pain

pinched nerve

Arches come in all shapes and sizes. Some people have naturally high arches, while others have almost no arch at all. While we can’t choose our foot arch, its design plays a crucial role in how our feet support our body’s weight when it’s in motion. If pain begins to develop in your arch, don’t […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Education, Foot Injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: arch, arch pain, foot arch, foot arch pain, treating foot arch pain

Apr 29 2019

Preventing An Aching Foot Arch

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The arch of your foot plays a pivotal role in helping our feet displace stress with every step we take, but it shouldn’t have to handle this stress on its own. Shoes and custom orthotics are great ways to help your arch handle stress and take some of the pressure off the area, which can […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Exercise, Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: foot, foot arch, foot arch pain, foot arch problems, treating foot arch pain

Nov 08 2018

3 Causes Of Arch Pain In Runners

foot arch pain

Running is a great way to strengthen your feet and keep your whole body fit, but it can also lead to lower body injuries. One area that is often felled by injury in both amateur and regular runners is the foot arch. Pain in this location can come from a few different causes, and it’s […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Ligament Damage, Treatment · Tagged: arch, arch pain, foot arch, foot arch pain

Oct 04 2017

What’s Causing Pain Under My Arch?

plantar fibroma

If you’re dealing with pain under your arch, there’s a chance that you’re dealing with plantar faciitis. However, there’s also the possibility that you’re dealing with a different condition known as plantar fibroma that impacts the same area. Today, we explain what plantar fibroma is, and how it is treated. What is Plantar Fibroma? Plantar […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Heel injury, Ligament Damage, Surgery, Uncategorized · Tagged: arch pain, foot arch pain, plantar fibroma, plantar fibroma causes, plantar fibroma symptoms

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The information contained on this site is intended to provide only general education about foot & ankle surgery and conditions. It should NOT be regarded as diagnostic, treatment or any other type of specific medical advice to anyone. On this site, Dr. Silverman periodically provides assessments and commentary on specific procedures that individuals have undergone. These assessments do not indicate that Dr. Silverman has performed these specific surgeries. Individuals should always consult a licensed and qualified health care provider for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment recommendations regarding their specific medical problems.

Pima Center Clinic

8405 North Pima Center Parkway
Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Arcadia Clinic

3033 North 44th Street
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85018

High Street Clinic

5355 East High Street
Suite 113
Phoenix, AZ 85054

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