How Do I Know if I Have Plantar Fasciitis?
Planter fasciitis is a common problem that causes sharp and persistent pain in the heel. This condition makes it difficult to walk and stand for long periods. Knowing the symptoms of plantar fasciitis can help you determine if you are suffering from this. What Is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a term used to describe a painful …
Knee Pain? It Could Be a Meniscus Tear
The menisci are cartilage cushions in your knee that can tear or be injured through use. Often, a tear is accompanied by severe pain, but in some instances, you may be able to walk, run, and move without noticing anything more than discomfort. Here’s how to know you have a meniscus tear and what to do about …
Why Does The Top Of My Foot Keep Hurting?
You keep a healthy diet. You exercise and stay active. You make sure to get time away from the desk and in the sun. You stretch. You even meditate! Why does your foot hurt then? You can’t remember hurting it or can’t place your finger or toe on what the cause could be. So why …
What Causes Ankle Instability?
The ankles are one of the most used joints in the body. Every time you walk, stand, sit, bend, or do anything where you’re standing, your ankles are involved. This can make ankle instability an incredibly debilitating condition to recover from. Most people cannot simply refrain from standing or putting pressure on their ankles. This …
ACL Tears & Injuries: What You Need To Know
Knee injuries are very common for those who play high level competitive sports. One injury that occurs frequently in the knee relates to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Tearing or injuring the ACL will most likely require ACL reconstruction surgery as well as rehab in order to return to full function and movement. Every tear …
Do You Have Hammer Toe?
Having any kind of pain in your feet can affect everything you do. The good news is that if your pain is caused by hammer toe, there are some very simple treatment options available that might help. What Is Hammer Toe? “Hammer toe” got this name because, with this condition, the toe looks like a hammer – …
