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Our team answers your questions about the causes and treatment of various podiatric conditions, including plantar fasciitis, flat feet, foot pain, and the use of custom orthotics.
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Can You Run With Shin Splints?
Shin splints are commonly associated with overuse injuries of the lower leg. Shin pain and inflammation arise from muscles of the lower leg, putting increased tension on the attachment to the tibia bo
Asked 3 years ago
Stabbing Pain in the Ball of Your Foot: What Is It?
Foot pain is quite common. When it occurs, it can be due to several different reasons, including a sprain, tendonitis, Morton's neuroma, bursitis, arthritis, etc. There are various causes and types of
Asked 3 years ago
Treatment for Ball of the Foot Pain: Can Massage Help Metatarsalgia?
When metatarsalgia occurs, it starts slowly and worsens progressively. If left untreated, it will get to the point where it begins to interfere with your regular everyday life. Symptoms of Metatarsalg
Asked 3 years ago
What Is Excessive Supination of the Foot and Its Risks
Weight transfer is dynamic. As you move from one point to the other, your body compensates for the motion, redistributing your weight as you go to guarantee balance. The feet are central to weight tra
Asked 3 years ago
Metatarsalgia vs Morton’s Neuroma: How to Tell the Difference
Though a common occurrence, pain in the ball of the foot is still a nuisance, especially when the cause is unknown. Two of the most common causes of pain in the ball of the foot are metatarsalgia and
Asked 3 years ago
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