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 ...

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 ...

Q. I’m a middle-aged man and don’t do much exercise except for playing golf. But during the last few months I have developed pain in my heel that just won’t go away. A friend of mine had a similar ...

Given the fact that I see patients with foot pain/issues all day long on a daily basis, I hear this question ... a lot! The answer is ... it varies depending on where the spur is located. Let’s start ...

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 ...

Heel pain is experienced by most of us and can be disabling at times even though it is not a life threatening condition. The heel is made up by the heel bone, also called calcaneus. It is connected to ...

Here are 6 easy home remedies that can provide you offer relief from the throbbing pain. Pure essential oils like rosemary, lavender or even everyday oils like coconut and olive oil contain ...

A cousin to common foot ailments like plantar fasciitis, bunions, and Achilles tendonitis, heel spurs are a condition that can quickly throw a wrench in the day’s work, workout or leisure plans. More ...

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 ...