Foot & Ankle

Plantar heel pain is a very common overuse injury and has a reputation for being tricky to relieve.  Many times, I find that patients are unknowingly doing many of these things that can secretly make your plantar fasciitis worse. Learning what not to do with plantar fasciitis can help you stop the cycle of making

Knowing what to avoid when you’re dealing with Achilles tendon pain is just as important to get you feeling better fast.  In this article, I’ll review five exercises to avoid with Achilles tendonitis to stop the roller coaster ride of symptom exacerbation so you can start feeling better.  Exercises to avoid with Achilles tendonitis Friendly

Does your Achilles frequently feel tight or painful? That nagging feeling (especially after you were active) may be trying to tell you something (and the problem may not be just your Achilles). Keep reading to discover some of the most common reasons why your Achilles always feels tight, what you can do about it, and

With 26 bones, 33 joints, and 100+ ligaments, tendons, and muscles combined, it’s no wonder the foot gets cranky with all those moving parts.  Cramps happen when muscles contract involuntarily.  A muscle cramp here and there is just a part of life. But if you’re experiencing frequent foot or leg cramps, this pain can really

Got super tight calf muscles that never seem to loosen up? The calves and feet get a lot of work during the day. As long as we’re standing, those muscles are constantly working to keep us balanced and propel us forward with walking or running.  Muscles can feel tight for a variety of reasons including

One thing that’s not good for plantar fasciitis is cramped, weak, and inflexible feet. Enter: toe spreaders. (No, not the awkward, uncomfortable pedicure kind.) Can this small gadget help plantar fasciitis? Yes, toe spreaders can help plantar fasciitis by helping to improve alignment and relieve cramped feet. Wearing toe spreaders during activity can also help strengthen the

Do you feel like you’ve tried every treatment in the book for your plantar fasciitis without success? This annoying heel pain affects approximately 2 million people per year and has long been known as a painful and tricky injury to treat.  Take a look at fascia scraping for plantar fasciitis and how it can improve

Tired of plantar fasciitis feeling like a knife driving through your foot with every step? Then this article is for you. Plantar fasciitis affects approximately 2 million people per year and has long been known as a painful and tricky injury to treat. Whenever I see a patient for plantar fasciitis, I need to provide a

Are you wearing the best workout shoes for your feet? With 26 bones, 33 joints, and 100+ ligaments, tendons, and muscles combined, the foot provides a stable base and absorbs sensory input for the body to make good decisions about movement. That kind of complexity is precisely why you shouldn’t just slap any old pair