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
Some jobs are just a pain in the boot. Literally, there are jobs that cause foot pain. Thanks to regular walking hazards or extended hours on your feet, some professions are more likely to result in foot pain. However, that doesn’t mean you should give up on a job you love or one that provides … Read more