Plantar Fasciitis: The most common cause for heel pain is plantar fasciitis. This condition is known for causing pain at the bottom of the heel and sometimes in the arch. Plantar fasciitis is characterized by heel pain at the first step in the morning, which can sometimes be so severe that many will limp, or…
Flat Feet Can Cause Back Pain
There is a consistent disbelief that low back pain has nothing to do with the health of the arches of one’s feet. The correlation seen between flat feet and back pain prove otherwise, and this is why it’s important to get your feet looked at. Flat feet cause structural imbalances that interfere with the mechanics…
What problems can a weak Achilles cause?
The Achilles, the largest, strongest tendon in the human body, was named after the fierce Greek warrior-god, who was known for his strength. This tendon causes a downward flexion of the foot by connecting to the muscles of the calf. The tendon is a principle driver in walking, running and jumping due to its sheer…
Summer Fashion can hurt more than you feet!
Three main things are important to your feet when it comes to footwear: • Arch support • Shock absorption • Side-to-side protection These are not the things we think about in our favorite summer time footwear such as flip-flops, sandals, and heels. There are also boots for ice fishing. We often wear these types of…
Simple fixes for heel pain
Each year some 40 million Americans suffer form heel pain syndrome which is often also called heel spurs or plantar fasciitis. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, 40% of all Americans have suffered from heel pain at some point in their lives. What are some common heel pain causes? The number one cause is…
Sports Performance and Orthotics
Increase Performance Can wearing an insole or orthotics really improve my performance? In order to understand how an orthotic can help your athletic performance, an understanding of basic foot function is necessary. Your feet are your connection with the ground and make up a complex system of bones and joints that are a major contributor…