The discomfort caused by foot pain can interfere with performing your daily tasks and activities. If you suffer from pain in your feet, it is imperative to know how to give your feet the best care in order to help … Read More
Foot Pain
Stress Fractures Symptoms to Remember This Summer
Summer means more time going shoeless, whether it’s at the pool or just around the house, as well as wearing sandals and flip flops as the footwear of choice. But these choices too often translate to less protection and arch … Read More
10 Tips to Heal Heel Pain
Heel pain is very common. Most often, it occurs under or at the back of the heel, although it can also affect the sides of the heel.
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of pain felt under the heel. … Read More
Flying Pig Marathon: Taking Care of Your Feet After a Marathon
So, as Cincinnati prepares for the next Flying Pig Marathon to begin 11 short months from now, it’s a good time to get a jump on taking care of your feet and legs so that you’ll be in tip-top condition … Read More
Plantar Fasciitis
There is a long, thick band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot – from the heel to the toes, connecting them together – called the plantar fascia. When this tough fibrous tissue becomes irritated, … Read More
Treating Shin Splints
If you have pain in the lower leg that is primarily isolated along the shinbone (tibia), a doctor may diagnose you with having shin splints. The pain occurs between the knee and ankle in the front of the leg, and … Read More
Causes of Heel Pain
According to the childhood song, “Dem Bones,” the toe bone is connected to the heel bone. That might be a fine primer for a first grader, but in fact, the anatomy of the foot is incredibly complex. And when the … Read More
Why Do I Suffer from Plantar Fasciitis?
A stabbing sensation in your heel that gets worse after long periods of standing is one of the telling signs of plantar fasciitis. And if the pain is worst in the morning, it’s even more likely that that’s the diagnosis … Read More
Corns, Callouses, and Bunions
Many people take their feet for granted – that is, until they have a problem. And so many conditions that affect the feet can be quite painful. With so many possible foot afflictions, one of the most common way the … Read More
Why Your Podiatrist Has Recommended Orthotics
Foot pain is a common but debilitating ailment. A survey by the American Podiatric Medical Association reveals that more than half of Americans have reportedly missed work because of severe foot pain.
Your feet carry and support the full weight … Read More
