The Case of the Misdiagnosed Heel Spur!
Everyday I have patients come into the office with chief complaint of heel pain. Many of these patients will say to me that they have been told they have a heel spur or that Google told them they have a heel spur. Although heel pain CAN be caused by a heel spur, this...Hayward Sidelined for Plantar Fasciitis
Professional athletes get plantar fasciitis, too! Gordon Hayward, 25 year old forward for the Utah Jazz, sat out the basketball game last night against the Cleveland Cavaliers because of heel pain. Professional athletes have trainers and coaches to make sure they warm...Night Splints
Night Splints – Do they work for Heel Pain? You just went to the foot doctor for heel pain and left with night splints in your hand. You might be thinking, “Does that night splint really work?” The answer to that is a resounding, “Yes!”...Bursitis In My Foot? How did I get that?
Bursitis in my Foot? No way! Bursitis is just for old people, right? So, how did I get bursitis in my foot? What is Bursitis? Bursitis in your feet is caused when there is a swelling in the fluid filled area between your joints. Normally the bursa protects your...5 Most Common Foot Problems
5 Most Common Foot Problems Feet are complex. They have 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. That’s a lot of things where problems can pop up. Feet can have circulation problems, infections (from bacteria, viruses, or fungi),...Join The Community Forum
