Plantar fasciitis is a common problem. This condition accounts for 11% to 15% of all foot symptoms requiring professional medical care (1). Heel/arch pain can be frustrating and difficult to live with. Luckily, there are many things you can do to treat plantar fasciitis that can help you get back to your activities faster. In…
Plantar Fascia Tears- Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
The plantar fascia is the connective tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot. It is separated into a medial band, a central band, and a lateral band. The plantar fascia helps support the arch of your foot. When the plantar fascia becomes overloaded or overstretched, it can tear. This can be problematic and…
Ankle Equinus Condition and How It Affects the Feet
What Is Ankle Equinus? Ankle equinus is a condition in which the ankle joint cannot bend upward sufficiently. This can be due to tightness in the Achilles tendon or calf muscles, or a bone block that blocks the ankle’s range of motion. When the ankle cannot bend upward properly, it’s said to be in “equinus.” This condition…
Bone Spur On Top of the Foot- Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment of Foot Bone Spurs
Dealing with a bone spur on the top of your foot can be a painful experience. The mere act of slipping on shoes that place pressure on this area can be excruciating, impeding even the most basic of daily routines. In this article, we’ll delve into the root causes, symptoms, and treatment options for bone…
Painful Navicular Accessory Foot Bone- How Do You Treat It?
The accessory navicular is a small bone located in the inner arch of the foot. Many people with an accessory navicular bone do not experience pain. However, some people may experience discomfort due to the bone rubbing against shoe gear or the area being strained during physical activity. Treatment for an accessory navicular typically focuses…
Outside of Ankle Pain- 5 Surprising Causes of Outer Ankle Pain
There are many reasons why you may experience outside of ankle pain. These reasons include peroneal tendonitis, lateral ankle sprains, sinus tarsi syndrome, OCD lesions, and fractures. In this article, you’ll learn the causes of outer ankle pain and how to treat it. What Causes Outer Ankle Pain? 1) Peroneal Tendonitis The peroneal muscles originate…
What Causes Anterior (Front) Ankle Pain?
If you are fairly active, you may have experienced pain in the front of your ankle at some point. You may notice that playing sports and moving your ankle up and down can aggravate your symptoms. Pain in the front of the ankle can be caused by many different conditions including anterior ankle impingement, extensor…
Outside of Foot Pain- Causes & Treatment for Side of Foot Pain
Outside of foot pain can be caused by many different conditions. These conditions include ankle sprains, stress fractures, corns/calluses, tarsal coalitions, tendonitis, bunions, arthritis, cuboid syndrome, and sinus tarsi syndrome. In this article, you will learn about all the major conditions that could be causing the outer foot to hurt, as well as how they…
7 Tell-tale Signs That Your Plantar Fasciitis Is Healing
Plantar fasciitis, which is degeneration of the ligament on the bottom of your foot, can be incredibly frustrating to live with. It is estimated that 1 in 5 people will develop plantar fasciitis during their lifetime (1). When you have plantar fasciitis, you may experience a dull, achy pain in the bottom of your heels…
Cortisone Shots for Plantar Fasciitis: Pros & Cons of a Foot Steroid Injection
Plantar fasciitis can be incredibly painful to live with. It can cause chronic heel and arch pain in the foot. Do cortisone shots for plantar fasciitis actually work? Cortisone injections for plantar fasciitis are effective in reducing pain. However, they typically provide short-term pain relief ranging from 3 months to 6 months. A combination of…
