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Conquering Stress Fractures: Crushing It with Footwear and Orthotics
Alright, buckle up, because we're diving deep into the battlefield of stress fractures. These pesky cracks in your bones love to mess with your groove, but fear not! We've got the ultimate weapons in our arsenal: footwear and custom orthotics. Cracking the Code of...
Should I Wear Shoes in the House?
The Great Shoe Debate: Should You Wear Shoes in the House? Forget about talking politics or religion. If you want to start a heated debate among friends, family, and neighbors – bring up the subject of shoes or no shoes in the house. The Post-Covid landscape has...
What Can Cause Your Child’s Heel Pain? It’s likely Sever’s Disease
Every great story needs its villains, and in the world of children's health, the heel pain villain we face is Sever's Disease. This adversary can sneak into your child's life and disrupt the joy of being active. Sever's Disease: The Elusive Adversary Sever's Disease...
How to Tell an Ankle Sprain from an Ankle Fracture
Navigating the intricate landscape of ankle issues during winter feels like embarking on an unexpected journey through a world of discomfort and uncertainty. Imagine your ankle as the unsuspecting host of a spontaneous winter gathering, where pain crashes in...
What Do Damaged, Fungal Nails Look Like?
Most people can recognize a thick discolored nail from long-term fungus involvement. It is hard to miss. But what does it look like when it starts? And how and why does it start? The majority of the time I see this problem at the end stage change. If I was able to...
The Best Plantar Fasciitis Stretch
Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, and often times there are easy things you can do to help relieve pain and move forward with treatment. Now before we get started on some potential stretches, it’s good to know that this is NOT a...
What Does a Toe Look Like After a Fungal Nail is Removed?
I get this question asked a lot. Fungal Nails are Abnormal Remember, we are NOT dealing with a normal nail. A fungal nail is thick, dark, and crumbling, and is not normal. It is common to see people hiding a thick mycotic nail that has fungus with polish....
Marching Band…What Could Go Wrong?
As the marching band members rehearse and fine-tune their musical instruments, the feet bear the brunt of repetitive motion. Long four-hour summer practices can produce 15,000 – 20,000 steps. Each step can generate 2 – 4 times the body weight plus your instrument....
Working From Home Heel Pain
That pesky COVID-19 virus has created a work-at-home environment for many of us. We are pretty safe from the outside world when we stay home. That is true – but I would bet you did not count on foot pain becoming the new focus of your life. In particular heel pain. ...