Heel pain is fairly common. Everything from growing pains to athletic activities can contribute to the occasional experience with heel pain. Fortunately, most cases of heel pain are fairly benign and will go away on their own. When to Get Treatment for Heel Pain? With that said, heel pain isn’t always temporary. Sometimes it reflects … Read more
It isn’t uncommon for children to experience some heel pain as they grow up. For the most part the cause of heel pain is transient or can be treated with some physical therapy. With that said, it is also possible for children to sustain serious injuries to their heels. While causes may vary, all pediatric … Read more
Heel pain is fairly common, and there are many possible causes. With that said, heel pain is generally not serious. Once the source is identified, non-surgical treatments are often enough to resolve the pain. So, why does your heel hurt? Why Does My Heel Hurt? To better understand what may be causing your heel pain, … Read more
Staying active is one of the best things you can do for your body. It improves respiratory and cardiac function while creating a stronger support structure for your body. Unfortunately, an active body isn’t immune to damage. In fact, being active can make you more susceptible to certain injuries and conditions, especially if you prefer … Read more
Some people walk around with heel spurs everyday and have no idea there’s an extra bony protrusion on the bottom of their heel. Unfortunately, others aren’t so lucky. For people who have larger heel spurs or wear shoes that promote the growth of heel spurs, the condition can be painful. So can shoes cause heel … Read more
With a bit of luck and a lot of care your feet will carry you through your entire life. Unfortunately, we often take our feet for granted, when the reality is that they’re kind of miraculous. This collection of exquisitely engineered bones and tendons can hold up your entire body while we lift, run, and … Read more
Young athletes have a lot on their plates. Between growing up, school, and their athletic activities they’re pretty busy by kid standards. With all of the constant activity, it’s no wonder that children’s athletic injuries aren’t always noticeable right away. They often get written off as growing pains or minor accidental injuries, but sometimes they’re … Read more
Can kids have heel pain? Well, children seem almost indestructible at times, bouncing back from tumbles that are almost too painful to watch. However, that doesn’t mean they aren’t just as capable of developing the same injuries as their adult counterparts. This includes heel pain. In fact, you may be surprised to know that there … Read more
Heel spurs are the result of calcium build-up underneath the heel bone, and they’re fairly common. About 10% of the general population has heel spurs. Fortunately, the vast majority don’t have any pain or other associated symptoms as a result of their heel spurs. The other 5% of people with heel spurs aren’t so lucky. … Read more
Encouraging an active lifestyle is an important part of giving your child the tools they will need to live a healthy life. That being said, young athletes are certainly capable of injuring themselves. Heel pain in young athletes is always worth addressing. In fact, they’re a bit more prone to injury for a couple of … Read more