Stretching can make all the difference
Why Stretch: Most heel pain is caused by having a tight calf muscle. The calf muscle connects to the Achilles tendon, which connects to the back of the heel. …
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New Year… New You… Tips to Stay Injury Free This Winter
Take it Slow: Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither is your goal. Whether your goal is to lose weight, build muscle or just increase your overall health …
Jones Fracture: Derrick Henry Season Ending Foot Injury
Derrick Henry, sustained a season ending injury this past Sunday while playing the Indianapolis Colts. This is a huge loss for the Tennessee Titans as there star running back …
Progression of a bunion
They are progressive, meaning that without intervention a Bunion will get worse over time. A Bunion will typically first appear as a mild bump below the big toe that …
Why do I have a Bunion?
Why Do I have a bunion? A bunion can form for various reasons: Inappropriate shoe gear Foot type Flat Feet (overpronation) High arch Feet (Under-pronation) Genetics Long Term Stress …
Top 5 Signs You May Have a Bunion
A bunion, also known as hallux valgus is a bony bump that forms on the side of the big toe. We also can have a bunion on the outside …
Q&A on Ankle Sprains
Question 1: What is an Ankle Sprain? An Ankle sprain is an injury to the ligaments of the ankle. Most commonly one or more ligaments on the outside of …
What is Severs?
Severs Disease: Severs disease is one of the most common conditions we seen in children and young adults. At this age, our heel bone is still growing which makes …
Patrick Mahomes: Playing in the Superbowl with a TURF TOE INJURY
Turf Toe: Simply stated a turf to injury occurs when the big toe joint (MTPJ) gets “jammed” against the ground and flexes beyond its capabilities. This is prevalent in …
Caution! Black Ice
Are you one of the millions of people annually who have either fallen or almost fallen on black ice during these cold winter months? Falls on icy surfaces are …