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Many people want to know how to prevent Bunions (aka Hallux Abducto Valgus) is the shifting of the big toe inward in some individuals. For some individuals bunions have a genetic component, but for others steps can be taken to limit the development of them. So tell...
Plantar Fasciitis is an extremely common foot complaint impacting over 1 million people every year in the US (NIH). Frequently people search the internet and ask the advice of friends or coworkers for solutions but sadly come away still hurting. Often people suffer...
When individuals suffer from burning between the toes, there are a few possible causes or sources. As a result, several different medical professions could be involved in diagnosing the problem. These professions include a podiatrist, physical therapist, or PCP among...
It all starts with a sprained ankle. A twist, large or small, swollen and bruised or not. The question becomes can I just walk it off? For many individuals with a small twist or turn they may feel they can just walk it off, but…there may be more going on than they...
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia. This is the thick tissue that helps support the foot arch running from the heel to the base of the toes. Many with heel or arch pain(s) believe they have plantar fasciitis, but is it still an inflammation?...
Ankle sprains are a common injury experienced by about 9 million people per year. These injuries are often associated with sports, but do not have to. In truth, plenty of individuals sustain an ankle sprain outside of sporting activity. In a majority of cases,...
With the US Open Tennis Championship on right now, it got me thinking about how tennis is a sport that can be played over ones life span. Many youth or even adults learn to play tennis 1-on-1. But as people age, the game often becomes a doubles event. Doubles tennis...
I have been doing some reading lately after having discussions with people about whether exercise is helpful or harmful for those in pain. Do a search on Exercise and Pain and you will get back over 183 million hits. Clearly everyone has an opinion and has put...
There has been a lot of media attention toward prescription pain medication lately. The focus has been on the unnecessary over-zealous prescription of opioids. The problem is not only the addiction they can cause, but also related deaths. There were nearly 30,000...
The Achilles tendon is the connection between the gastrocnemius (calf) muscle and calcaneus or heel bone. Its function is to plantarflexion the foot. OR in basic terms, push off while walking or rise up onto the toes. The Achilles is extremely strong with an ability...