Most clients who visit the podiatrist's office because of heel pain go with a bag of different types of orthotics other doctors or friends recommended, or they saw a TV advert. According to them the orthotics only worked for a while and then stopped and the pain came back worse. What is the reason for this? Well, while orthotics can help relieve some forms of heel pain, they may not always be useful because of the following reasons.
1 November 2017
Podiatrists are trained to treat a wide range of conditions that affect the lower limbs, ankles and feet. Here are two conditions which most professionals of this kind treat on a regular basis. Plantar fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is an extremely common issue, particularly amongst long-distance runners. It is a condition which causes the fascia (a tendon which stretches from the toe bones to the heel) to become inflamed. This tendon serves as a shock absorber for the foot and helps to support its arch.
9 October 2017
Running is a great form of exercise, which can help people of any age stay healthy and fit. One of the reasons that running is so popular is that it is a very accessible sport. You do not need to purchase an expensive gym membership. You can just go outside and do it. However, once you take up running, it is important you do everything you can to avoid injury. Running can place a lot of strain on your feet.
19 July 2017
Pain in the heels can be caused by different reasons. It could be that you exert too much stress on your heels when you walk for too long, or it could be that you have too much weight, which applies excess pressure on your heels. Another reason might be plantar warts. If you suffer from plantar warts and the former reasons look less likely to be the cause of your heel pain, there is a high chance that plantar warts are the sole reason.
16 January 2017
