Podiatry plays a pivotal role in ensuring a healthy pregnancy by addressing and preventing the myriad of foot-related issues that can arise during this transformative period. Expert podiatric care helps expectant mothers manage changes in foot structure, alleviate discomfort, and maintain mobility, thereby enhancing their overall pregnancy experience. Through specialized assessments and treatments, podiatrists contribute…

A common cause of heel spurs may be plantar fasciitis, and is often described by patients as a “stone bruise”. It’s generally painful, and can typically be worse in the morning. There may be other causes of the pain, including nerve entrapment or tumors which need to be ruled out by a podiatrist. Wearing high…

Heel pain is a relatively common ailment in the United States. Most cases of heel pain are caused by a condition known as plantar fasciitis. What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. Common factors that cause plantar…

The plantar fascia is a connective tissue in the heel that stretches across the bottom length of your foot. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the connective tissue becomes inflamed, causing heel pain and discomfort during physical activity. Although the condition is completely treatable, traditional methods can take up to a year to start becoming effective. Plantar…

What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot, known as the plantar fascia, and causes mild to severe heel pain. Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that may cause a stabbing pain in the heel. As a result, someone…