Pain in any of part of the foot can be uncomfortable, but this discomfort can be amplified when the problem is housed in our heel. That’s because for many people, the first area of their foot to strike the ground when they move is their heel. If this area is injured and it’s constantly bearing […]
Three Causes Of Nagging Heel Pain
If you land hard on your heel or step down on a hard object like a rock or a Lego, you may deal with heel pain for a short while, but oftentimes heel bruises fade. However, if acute trauma didn’t cause your discomfort, and it’s lingering for an extended period of time, you might be […]
Heel Pain Causing Limp
Our heels absorb a lot of stress as we walk and run, so it should come as no surprise that they are a common location for trauma-related injury. This trauma can develop instantly in the form of direct trauma, or it can set in gradually over the years in the form of repetitive trauma. Either […]
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 […]
What is Haglund’s Deformity, and How is it Treated?
Haglund’s Deformity is categorized by a bony enlargement on the back of a person’s heel, and it’s often brought upon by our own doing. Today, we take a closer look at the condition and how it can be prevented and treated. Causes and Symptoms of Haglund’s Deformity Haglund’s Deformity develops when the bony enlargement on […]