Heel pain is as common as it is frustrating, and while plantar fasciitis often steals the spotlight, other sources of chronic aches can be just as limiting. Good thing the team at Podiatry Center of New Jersey has experience with a wide variety of conditions, from typical troubles to some of the most outlandish […]
Ouch! Why Does My Heel Hurt?
This is one of the most common questions we get asked at Podiatry Center of New Jersey. Tracking down the source of heel pain can be a complex process. Sometimes the pain may be due to something as simple as wearing shoes that lack arch support. It can also be the result of an injury. […]
3 Reasons for Morning Foot Pain
It can be hard to get out of bed in the morning if you know your first few steps will be painful. At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, helping patients eliminate foot and ankle pain is our top priority. Below are three disorders known to cause foot discomfort in the morning and what to do […]
3 Steps to Post Pandemic Foot Health
As people begin to resume their pre-pandemic work and life habits, our podiatrists at Podiatry Center of New Jersey are seeing some trends in foot health problems. Shutdowns, loss of exercise venues, and avoiding crowded public transportation have all contributed to an increase in several types of foot disorders including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon problems […]
Prevent Haglund’s Deformity Before You Need Surgery
Haglund’s Deformity causes pain and discomfort when you walk, and you may need help with controlling your movement. You may also find that you need to manage your pain to walk more comfortably. A podiatrist can help you in these areas and others so that you don’t have to face surgery. Preventing Haglund’s Deformity Medication—your […]
Plantar Fasciitis. Who is at Risk?
Plantar fasciitis occurs when you have a great deal of tension and stress on the area. Small tears will occur, and when this happens repeatedly, it can lead to complications. If you notice that you are experiencing a stabbing pain near the heel or discomfort after you wake up or stand for long periods, chances […]
Don’t Let Heel Spurs Keep You Down
Heel spurs occur when a deposit of calcium causes your bone to stick out.
Taking Control of Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is a painful condition and can cause extreme discomfort. There are many reasons why this condition may afflict you, and the most common are walking barefoot, not having the proper arch support, high impact activity, weight gain, or arthritis. If you have weak muscles in your ankles that will cause this condition as […]
Achilles Tendinitis Causes Heel Pain
When the Achilles tendon becomes stressed and inflamed it can cause severe heel pain and radiating discomfort to other parts of the foot and leg.
Two Causes of Heel Spurs
A heel spur forms on the back of the heel from calcium deposits but it is related to an arch condition called plantar fasciitis.