Looking forward to the warm spring and summer? You’ll want to ensure that your feet are in good condition, and ready for anything that this season brings! This means being aware of some of the most common foot ailments that come along with spring, and being extra diligent to help prevent injury or infection. With this in mind, let’s take […]

Ankle sprains are among the most common injury when it comes to playing outdoors or participating in sports. Ankle sprains can happen by simply taking a step wrong and twisting your foot in a way that it’s not meant to twist. They can also occur when playing sports. Regardless of how you sprained your ankle, knowing how to treat it […]

Running can be an excellent form of exercise –however, every time your foot hits the ground when running, it generates force that’s at least three times your body’s weight. You don’t have to hit the trails every day to sustain a running injury –simply running on the treadmill or jogging down the road can all lead to injuries. If you’re […]

An overuse injury, as the name suggests –is a type of muscle or joint injury, that’s often caused by repetitive motion. Overuse injuries of the foot can occur adults and children alike, but are common among athletes–especially those who do a lot of running or sports that involve contact with the feet such as soccer or football. Let’s look at […]

Achilles tendonitis is a condition that occurs in the Achilles tendon, the tendon that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. This injury is often the result of overuse, and often occurs in runners, or those who play ‘weekend’ sports such as basketball or tennis. While most cases of Achilles tendonitis will heal on its own with simple treatments, […]

When many people exercise, they experience a jabbing pain in their foot. Oftentimes they chalk it up to being a strain or something that can be “worked out” while they exercise. While this is sometimes the case, there are certain times when you should stop exercising and start listening to your feet. In some conditions exercise can actually make the […]

Having flat feet means that the arch in the feet is lower than normal. Flat feet can cause pain and difficulty walking. Many people assume that there is nothing that can be done and suffer through, however, contrary to popular belief, there are steps that can be taken to help reduce the pain that is often attributed to having flat […]