This week we are going to discuss the topic of heel spurs or traction apophysitis of the heel/calcaneus bone. Traction apophysitis is a term for a spur that occurs at a tendon attachment as a result ...

This week, we are going to revisit the topic of heel pain, specifically heel pain as a result of three specific problems. Physical therapists as a group are especially skilled at evaluating the ...

Heel pain is one of the most common reasons that people visit a podiatrist, but the reasons behind the pain are not always easy to determine. Podiatrists emphasize people who are experiencing heel ...

Q: I'd like information on heel spurs and the best way to take care of the problem. I'm in a lot of pain and standing makes it worse. My podiatrist has injected me twice with cortisone, but the ...

Heel pain is a common issue that affects many people, often causing discomfort and hindering daily activities. It can stem from various conditions, such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Heel spurs are a growth of bone on the bottom of your heel,” explains Dr. Mike Rushton, podiatrist, co-founder and medical ...

: Actually, the heel spur itself is no big deal. Lots of people will have a heel spur on X-ray and have no symptoms at all. People who have symptoms in that area usually have what’s called plantar ...

As the weather improves and the days get longer, many of us make a beeline for the front door, eager to start enjoying our favorite outdoor activities. For up to 20 percent of us, however, heel pain ...

When I step on the floor, excruciating pain shoots up my foot as though a knife is piercing through. It impairs me from accomplishing the simplest of tasks. I am plagued by plantar fasciitis after ...