"Blog" Posts, Page 43
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition in which the nerves of the peripheral nervous system become damaged or diseased. These nerves are responsible for sending messages from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. The nerves of the feet are often affected as well. Every nerve in your peripheral system has a specific function. Motor… Read more »
Diabetic shoes can bring relief to the feet of patients suffering from diabetes.
Sever’s disease is a common issue that leads to heel pain in children between the ages of 8 and 14. Sever’s disease occurs when the bones in the calves grow faster than the Achilles tendon, which connects the heel bone to the calf muscle. This causes the tendon to tighten and the heel to become swollen… Read more »
Children’s feet grow much faster than an adult’s. Because of this, children often outgrow their shoes. On average, children between the ages of 1 and 3 will need new shoes two to three times per year. Children between the ages of 3 and 10 will typically need new shoes one to two times per year…. Read more »
A heel spur is bony growth that develops on the heel bone. There are two types of heel spurs. Dorsal spurs occur on the back of the heel, while plantar spurs occur on the bottom of the heel. It is possible to have multiple spurs on one heel at the same time. Often, heel spurs… Read more »
