Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

What Are the Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis?Plantar fasciitis, a condition that causes pain in the heel and bottom of the foot, is common and has many different treatments. Resting the foot limits its movements and allows time for healing. Icing the foot can...

What Is Causing My Achilles Tendon to Hurt?The Achilles tendon is the band of tissues that connects the back of the calf muscles to the heel bone. Common causes of pain primarily consist of ruptures and tendonitis. During a tear or rupture of the Achilles tendon,...

Running Shoes for Various SurfacesWhen you buy new running shoes, it is important to consider where you will be using them. What type of surface do you intend to run on? The kind of running shoes that you should buy will differ based on your answer to this...

Are Bunions Affecting Your Everyday Life?Have you noticed a bony protrusion on the side of your big toe? If so, you may have developed the foot condition known as a bunion. Don't let bunions interfere with your daily activities. The information provided in this...

Nonsurgical Treatments for BunionsIf you have a bunion, a bony bump on the side of the big toe, you may have heard that surgery is needed to treat the pain that it causes. This is not necessarily true, as there are nonsurgical treatments for bunions as well....

Who Is at Risk for Gout? Gout is a type of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid in the bloodstream. The uric acid can crystallize and deposit itself in the joints of your feet and ankles, causing pain and swelling in the joint. While anyone can suffer from a...