Sore heels can occur along the back of the foot, underneath the heel area, or within the heel bone. Overuse of muscles, poor posture, and weight gain could contribute to heel issues. A medical exam will determine where the pain is stemming from and will determine how a podiatrist will treat the condition. Some Common Heel Problems Inflamed tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes is referred to as plantar fasciitis.…
Read More »Plantar fasciitis is a problem that you can have with your feet. It’s caused by irritation to the tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot from your heels all the way to your toes. As those bands of tissue get irritated, they swell up and they get tight. That can cause you to have a lot pain, especially if you have been idle for a while, such as first thing in the morning, because your feet have been in the same position for a long time.…
Read More »When you push yourself too hard when training for a race or when you start running again after a period of being sedentary, you’re at a higher risk of injuring your ankles. Ankle pain is a common problem among runners, and it can often be prevented by building up your training sessions gradually so your ankles are not stressed with repetitive motion. Here are some ankle injuries that might happen and some treatments that could help.…
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