Heel Pain

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When to See a Doctor for Heel Pain

Heel pain can impact your gait and make everyday tasks more difficult. Your feet have a number of bones, joints, and ligaments. These work together to help you effectively move. Your heel bone is the largest bone in your foot. … Read more

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Importance of Fat Pads in the Foot

The foot’s structure is designed to support your weight, help you move, and absorb impact. While we often focus on bones, joints, and muscles, the importance of fat pads in the foot should not be forgotten. The fat pad acts … Read more

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Can Shockwave Therapy Treat Heel Spurs?

Heel spurs are a common condition that can cause pain and discomfort in your feet. Unfortunately, anyone can be impacted by the condition. However, there are certain factors that place you at a higher risk for the condition. Characterized by … Read more

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What Is Heel Fat Pad Syndrome?

Your feet play an integral role in your gait. Issues with any part of your foot can impact your daily routine. Your heels are impacted by the natural wear and tear of daily life. Issues with your heel can cause … Read more

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What Is Heel Fat Pad Syndrome?

Heel fat pad syndrome impacts the thickness and elasticity in your heel pad. The condition is often due to the natural wear and tear that comes with natural aging. You may wonder, what is heel fat pad syndrome? The condition … Read more

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Why Does My Heel Hurt While Walking?

Foot pain is not easy to ignore due to how often you need to get around. One of the most impactful issues when it comes to your feet is heel pain. Roughly 40% of Americans experience it each year. If … Read more

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Common Activities that Wear Down Your Heel

Natural wear and tear on your feet is normal as you age, but in some cases heel pain can be much more serious. Heel pad syndrome occurs when the thickness and elasticity in your heel pad changes and wears down. … Read more

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What Your Shoe Fit Says About Your Health

Most of us have a pair of shoes we wear on a regular basis. A beloved pair of flats or perhaps our most comfortable tennis shoes. We all know the sadness of when that perfect pair begins to show its … Read more

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Having Trouble Walking Normally?

Have you had difficulty walking lately? It might be due to your damaged feet. Even if you don’t notice it, your feet may have become hurt during a fall or a sprain. There are many reasons why you might be … Read more