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
Heel pain is fairly common, and there are any number of possible causes. Many will resolve on their own, but chronic pain is a little different. Chronic heel pain lasts for months to years, and the cause isn’t resolved simply by staying off your feet for a few days. That isn’t to say you’re always … Read more
Heel spurs are more common than you may think. 1 in 10 people have them, and 1 in 20 experience pain as a result of their heel spurs. Given how many people are affected by heel spurs, it’s pretty surprising that we don’t talk about them all that often. Fortunately, the causes for heel spurs … Read more