Diagnostic imaging can be an invaluable tool for treating and diagnosing heel pain, allowing doctors and healthcare providers a literal look beneath the surface. What are the different types of imaging commonly used for Plantar Fasciitis and heel pain? When is...
A laser is an intense, focused beam of light that can become a powerful medical instrument in the hands of a skilled doctor. Cosmetic surgeons, oncologists, dermatologists, and opthamologists are just a few of the medical providers who use lasers to treat a wide...
With any injury, it’s critical to promote healing while avoiding re-injury or relapse. That’s why knowing what not to do when you have Plantar Fasciitis is just as important as knowing your best treatment options. If you have Plantar Fasciitis (or you think you might...
When it comes to Plantar Fasciitis, there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all treatment plan. And while most podiatrists agree that heel pain can often be treated simply and effectively at home, some cases of complex, stubborn, or chronic Plantar Fasciitis require...
If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, heel pain and Plantar Fasciitis are likely the furthest thing from your mind. However, understanding the unique ways in which cancer may intersect with heel pain–and knowing what to do if heel pain strikes–can help...
Plantar Fasciitis is often associated with excruciating morning pain in the form of shooting or stabbing sensations that accompany those first steps out of bed each day. But many people who suffer from Plantar Fasciitis also experience heel pain in the middle of the...
