Retrocalcaneal bursitis is medical speak for heel swelling or heel inflammation. Considering our heels are often the first part of our body that strikes the ground with each step, it’s easy to see how heel swelling and inflammation can be a painful condition to deal with on a daily basis. In today’s blog, we take […]
Why Is My Heel Pain Lingering?
Your heels are oftentimes the first part of your foot that strikes the ground with each step you take, meaning it’s the first area that absorbs contact. Not only can this lead to problems in your heel over time, but if you are currently suffering from a foot injury, you’re going to feel it every […]
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 […]
Heels Hurting After Falling Or Jumping – Your Treatment Options
One of if not the most common question we get in the comments section goes something like this – “Hey Dr. Silverman, the other day I jumped off a deck/fell off a ladder and landed hard on my feet. My heels were the first thing to hit the ground, and now I’m in pain with […]
Flatfeet in Children
It is not uncommon for many children to have flat feet during the course of their development. Some children will naturally develop a foot arch as their body continues to grow, while others will live pain free if their feet remain flat. Oftentimes parents consult orthopedic specialists if they feel that their child’s feet aren’t […]