When you think of a foot injury, you probably imagine an issue that developed as a result of acute trauma. Perhaps you envision a basketball player spraining their ankle stepping on another player’s foot, or a person suffering a foot fracture after tripping down the stairs. However, it’s not always an acute moment of stress […]
How Active Individuals Can Overcome Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is an all too common foot injury than tends to develop in athletes and other active individuals. The problem arises when the plantar fascia – the thick band of tissue that connects your toes to your heel – suffers microtears and becomes inflamed. This can lead to a host of uncomfortable symptoms, including […]
Why Plantar Fasciitis Often Gets Worse With Inactivity
We’ve talked about plantar fasciitis on this blog a few times in the past, and it’s a condition that we see in our office pretty regularly. Plantar fasciitis involves inflammation and tearing of the thick band of tissue that connects your heel to your toes. Under enough stress, this band of tissue can actually rupture […]
5 Ways To Prevent Plantar Fasciitis In The Spring
Here are five ways the spring season can contribute to the development of plantar fasciitis, and what you can do to prevent it. 1. Shoe Support – Don’t just throw on your sandals and head out into the warm weather. A lot of sandals offer minimal arch support, a crucial area in the onset of […]
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 […]