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 […]
5 Simple Plantar Fascia Stretches
Plantar fasciitis is one of the more common foot conditions we help treat in our office, and it’s one of those foot ailments that tends to respond well to aggressive conservative care. What we mean by that is although rest is important for helping treat plantar fasciitis, so too is targeted physical therapy performed on […]
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 […]
Heel Pain and Orthotic Inserts
New research suggests that orthotic shoe inserts could play a big role in providing pain relief for individuals suffering from heel pain. In fact, in some instances, the prefabricated versions may be just as effective as the expensive custom-designed versions. Treating Heel Pain Heel pain is one of the most common sources of chronic foot […]
Regular Calf Stretching Could Prevent The Need For Foot Surgery
Many foot and ankle conditions arise out of issues with a person’s calf muscles, and while some of these conditions can lead to surgery, Dr. James Amis said people can reduce this risk by regularly stretching their calf muscles. Amis noted that a lot of foot and ankle issues can be traced back to equinus-tight […]