


Children Limping May Indicate Sever’s Disease
Children Limping May Indicate Sever’s Disease Active children may be more likely to experience heel pain. This pain can be indicative of a condition known as Sever’s disease, and can target children and young adolescents. This uncomfortable ailment affects the growth...
Why Does Gout Develop?
Why Does Gout Develop?Uric acid generally dissolves in the bloodstream, and converts to urine after it passes through the kidneys. When the body produces excess uric acid, it can collect in the joints of the big toe, and many patients experience severe pain and...
ESWT and Plantar Fasciitis
ESWT and Plantar FasciitisExtracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-surgical procedure that can be used to treat plantar fasciitis, a common foot problem that can cause heel and arch pain. Many cases of plantar fasciitis respond to more conservative treatment...
Do Your Child’s Feet Hurt?
Do Your Child’s Feet Hurt?Have your child’s feet been examined lately? Healthy feet are happy feet. If your child is complaining of foot pain, it may be a sign of underlying problems. The information provided in this article is not meant to be medical...