The list of options for the treatment for Plantar heel pain is quite extraordinary, and includes: Extracorporeal Shock wave therapy (ESWT)RadiotherapyLow dye tapingNSAID’sSurgeryTension night splintsMyofascial Trigger point therapy MTrPCorticosteroid infiltrationCustom orthoses and prefabsStretchingInfiltration of platelet-rich plasma ESWT: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) involves the conversion of a...
[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Is Laser Worth The Cost? So is laser worth the cost? Well it really depends on your own personal circumstance; Are you just starting out? Haven't tried anything? Well then it might be worthwhile trying topical treatment first, just keep in mind if you are not...
1. Cutting A Podiatrist will cut very carefully down the affected side of your nail removing the jagger/splintered edge that is digging into your toe. 2. Equipment We have very specifics tools to get the nail out with minimal pain, in some cases when the nail is very...
1. Cutting The best practice for cutting nails is straight across the nail, this reduces risk of small pieces of nail getting caught and becoming imbedded in the side of the nail, making an ingrown worse. 2. Irrigating Make sure to irrigate the infected area with saline twice...
In any sports involving walking, running, jumping, and sprinting etc. there is a lot of pressure on the lower portion of the body especially the ankles, foot and the lower extremity. There are many injuries that happen every year concentrated in these areas. Thus it...
Injury or pain in any part of the human body causes discomfort and anxiety. Total wellness from head to toe alone ensures good health and happy living. That is why the health of the legs, particularly the ankle and the feet are as important for...
Pain on the side of your foot, also known as lateral foot pain, is pain that affects the outer portion of your foot, and even your ankle. Depending on the underlying condition that is causing the pain on the side of your foot, it can...
Foot cramps can happen to anyone. They are unexpected and when they happen, they can put a real damper on the rest of your day. Cramps can happen anywhere on your body, but foot cramps are especially uncomfortable, since they make it harder for you...
Pain in the arch of foot is very common. Each of your feet has three arches that help maintain its characteristic shape. There are two longitudinal arches, along with one transversal arch. These foot arches are formed by the bones in your tarsus and metatarsus,...
Tendons are bands of strong tissue that attach your muscles to your bones. They are not elastic, but they are flexible enough to allow your muscles to stretch and contract and thus generate movement. Like all the tissues in your body, tendons can become injured...