

Are You Suffering from Pump Bump?
Do you have a bony lump on the back of your heel? Is this lump painful, especially when you wear stiff, closed-heel shoes? You likely have a condition called Haglund’s deformity – otherwise known as pump bump. What is Haglund’s deformity? Pump...Sever Disease: Seek Early Treatment for Your Child
Is your child active in sports like soccer or football that involve a lot of running? Does he/she complain of heel pain, especially in the mornings? Is he/she experiencing pain and swelling in their heel? Does he/she have trouble walking? Your child may have Sever...Are You Having a Flip-Flop Foot Fiasco?
From the pool to the office to an evening out on the town, flip-flops have become a summer staple. But wearing flip-flops for an extended period of time can cause you long-term orthopedic problems like plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a common, chronic...Achilles Tendinitis: Do You Have Pain in Your Heel, Ankle or Calf?
Did you know the name Achilles’ heel comes from Greek mythology? When Achilles, the son of Peleus and the Greek goddess Thetis was born, it was prophesied that he may die young on the battlefield. In an attempt to save Achilles’ life and make him immortal, Thetis...Heel Pain? It May Be a Heel Spur
Contrary to what you may think, a heel spur is not a star-shaped, metal device that cowboys wear on the heels of their boots in order to prod their horse to pick up the pace. A heel spur is actually an abnormal bony growth on the heel bone. Although this bone is...Fat Pad Atrophy: What’s That?
Everyday our feet are affected by wear and tear. But did you know that by the age of 40, you can lose up to 50% of the fat pads in your feet? Maybe you’re thinking, “So what? It’s fat. I don’t want fat feet.” Well, you do want these fat pads. The metatarsal fat pads...Plantar Fasciitis: Avoid a Flip-Flop Fiasco this Summer
Now that the temperature has reached 90+ degrees, many people, especially teens and young adults, are sporting flip-flops. While flip-flops are certainly cooler and more comfortable to wear in the summer, they can cause a common, chronic inflammatory foot condition...Heel Pain? Get Help!
The plantar fascia is the part of the foot that acts like a shock absorbing bowstring, supporting the arch in your foot. Plantar meaning the bottom side, and fascia is the name of the tissue in this area. Fascia is not muscle, not bone, not cartilage, not ligament, not tendon, it is a tissue all it’s own. This fascia tissue is made up of billions of tiny fibers similar to the fibers in a piece of elastic or Lycra. If the tension on that bowstring (fascia tissue) becomes too great, minute tears can occur creating pain and inflammation. The result is foot pain. Foot pain is no fun.