By Emily SwaimFlat feet and plantar fasciitis are two feet conditions that can lead to a lot of heel pain. If you have flat feet, you are more likely to develop plantar fasciitis, and the pain in your heels is likely worse than for people with regular feet. Flat feet can also cause plantar fasciitis […]
What is Medial Heel Pain?
By Konrad Barnes Heel pain is one of the most common types of ailments affecting both active and sedentary people all over the world. Whether you are a professional marathon runner or a server at your local coffee shop, you are bound to experience this type of pain at some point in your life. And […]
What are Heel Spurs and What you Can Do About Them
By Konrad Barnes An introspective look into what heel spurs are, what causes them, how they affect you and how you can deal with them. What are Heel Spurs?Heel spurs are bony protrusions that develop at the base of your heel, usually in and around the area of attachment of your ligaments found at the […]
Can Surgery be an Option for Plantar Fasciitis?
By Rehan Iqbal Most people who have plantar fasciitis (aka: “first-step-pain”) experience heel pain when arising from bed each day or after they have been sitting for quite a while. What can you do about plantar fasciitis? Do you need surgery? In this article, we explore these questions and the choices.If you are experiencing heel pain, you […]
Bone Spurs in the Feet? Symptoms, Causes and Prevention
By Rehan Iqbal If you’ve ever walked for short distances and felt a tremendous, shooting pain at the bottom of your foot, you might be suffering from a condition known as bone spurs. Bone spurs can happen to anyone at any age, although they are more common in older adults with osteoarthritis. Bone spurs are a […]
Do Hard or Soft Orthotics Help With Plantar Fasciitis?
By Konrad Barnes Which type of orthotics are better for plantar fasciitis? Soft orthotics or soft inserts with arch support are the better for plantar fasciitis as they are able to absorb shock minimizing the impact on your feet. Before we dive deeper into this conversation I think it would be best if we just have […]
What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?
By Rehan Iqbal In April this year, the legendary golfer, Tiger Woods, took to his Twitter page to announce he was withdrawing from the Masters Tournament due to a foot injury called plantar fasciitis (PF).“I am disappointed to have to WD this morning due to reaggravating my plantar fasciitis,” Mr. Woods, 47, tweeted.And recently, the […]
Can You Heal Plantar Fasciitis Quickly?
By Donna Reese, RN, MSN If you have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, you are well acquainted with the aggravating foot pain and disability it can cause. Certainly, you wish for this distress to resolve quickly. However, your doctor may have explained that it takes awhile for plantar fasciitis to heal. Can you heal […]
Why Do Women Have Heel Pain More Frequently Than Men?
By Janelle Barowski, MSN RN Heel pain is a debilitating but common experience. Current research indicates that as many as 1 in 8 adults have heel pain. More than half of the participants reported severe heel pain that affects their daily life. Women have heel pain more frequently than men do. But why? Some conditions […]
Do High-Heeled Shoes Cause Plantar Fasciitis?
By Dr Nsisong Asanga Did you know high heel shoes were created for men? In the 10th century, the Persian cavalry wore high-heeled shoes to keep their feet in stirrups. By the 17th century, men wore them as a symbol of power. Eventually, women began to wear them too. Over the years, they became common […]