Podiatrist’s Foot & Ankle Care Blog
Sever's disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a medical condition that causes heel pain in children’s feet while they’re growing. Sever's disease occurs most commonly in boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 14. Sever's disease occurs when the child’s growth plate, or the calcaneal epiphysis, an area attached to the Achilles… Read more »
If you are suffering from tenderness, pain, or stiffness in the joints of your feet or ankles, call us to schedule an appointment.
Foot stress fractures are tiny cracks in the bones that develop over time, often due to repetitive force or overuse, and are common to runners and other athletes. One of the main symptoms of a foot stress fracture is tenderness, where the injured bone feels painful to touch. Known as pinpoint pain, this can be… Read more »
Our bones are important aspects of our body and they are constantly changing. The heavier the workload for a bone, the more likely it is that calcium will be placed in it. When a bone isn’t used often, there won’t be much calcium within it. When stress from repetitive loads prevent the bone from being… Read more »
Bunions, along with other common foot issues, can significantly impact daily life. Symptoms of bunions include a bony bump at the base of the big toe, redness, swelling, and pain, which worsens with pressure from shoes. Corns and calluses may also develop due to friction. Treatment options vary based on severity. Mild cases may benefit… Read more »
