With warmer weather finally upon us, we are throwing on our tennis shoes and going outside for longer runs in the sunshine. Hitting the pavement with the air under your feet is a great feeling when you’re a runner, but there are a few issues we must keep in mind when it comes to running…take care of your Achilles tendon!
Don’t skimp on the shoes or the mattress. Just…don’t.
Everyone is thinking about getting in shape for Spring, and for a lot of people, that includes exercise. Since it is wintertime, that means many will be dragging themselves to the gym and trying new workouts.
When most people think of heel pain, including some health professionals, plantar fasciitis is the first thing on their mind.
If your preteen or teen complains about their heels hurting, they might have Sever’s disease. No need to stress, Mom – it sounds a lot worse than it is.
More than likely you are suffering from a foot condition called Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia. What the heck is the plantar fascia? Plantar means bottom and fascia refers to the particular type of tissue affected. This is by far the most common foot problem in Podiatry.
