“Heel spurs are a growth of bone on the bottom of your heel,” explains Dr. Mike Rushton, podiatrist, co-founder and medical director of Forward Motion headquartered in St. George, Utah. “They don’t ...

Thanks for the question, Ronald. I am sorry to hear of your condition. You have done everything I would have done except the cortisone shot. Cortisone weakens the structures but considering it was two ...

Heel spur syndrome is one of the more common and potentially most devastating injuries an athlete can have. The heel bone (calcaneus) is a thick, rectangular bone. At the bottom of the calcaneous is a ...

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 and arch pain is not normal and you should not live with it. At Friendly Foot Care, Dr. Michael Nirenberg and his associate see heel pain more than any other problem — from young children to the ...

Discover plantar fasciitis causes, symptoms, and effective treatment options. Learn how to relieve heel pain and manage ...

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 ...