Do you have heel pain that just won’t go away? Radial shockwave therapy may be exactly what you need. At Momentum Foot and Ankle, we use this proven, non-surgical treatment to help patients get lasting relief — fast. Many people try stretching, orthotics, and injections for months. Yet the pain keeps coming back. So if… Read more »
Custom Foot Orthotics: What They Are and How They Can Help If you’re living with chronic foot pain, custom foot orthotics may be the solution your feet need. These prescription medical devices are designed and fabricated specifically for your feet — offering targeted support, improved movement, and lasting relief that over-the-counter inserts simply can’t match…. Read more »
Hammertoes are the bending of one or more joints of the toes because a muscle is not working properly or is too weak. Heredity, arthritis, ill-fitting shoes or even injury can lead to hammertoes. Symptoms of Hammertoes When wearing shoes, pain or irritation of the toe Corns and calluses on the toe, between toes or… Read more »
Best socks for kids with sweaty feet Do your kids’ socks drip with sweat? Do you feel like your child has the sweatiest and stinkiest feet ever in the history of mankind? Choosing the right socks can significantly reduce sweat and odor. Cotton is the most popular material. Cotton is soft and generally comfortable but… Read more »
Excessive Pronation Typically we ignore our feet until the pain is so significant that we can ignore them anymore. Our feet contain 56 bones, 66 joints, over 240 tendons and ligaments and over 40 muscles. That is a lot that could go wrong. Each foot also contains over 7,000 nerve endings. No wonder we get “stopped in our… Read more »
Heel Pain in Youth Sports is Common One of the most common youth sports injuries I see is related to heel pain. This problem is usually apophysitis or Sever’s disease. This is an inflammation of the growth plate. This can be caused by trauma and stress created by running and impact sports. But there are other factors that… Read more »
Facts about Heel Pain Heel pain is one of the most common foot conditions I treat every day. Surprisingly, it is also one of the conditions patients have the most misconceptions about – both its cause and its treatment. Many patients believe heel pain is associated with a bone spur when, in fact, heel pain… Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions About Bunion Surgery There are common questions that come up during a bunion surgery consultation. If you are thinking about having bunion surgery, then this blog will give you my best answers to the most commonly asked bunion surgery questions. Are bunions hereditary? Bunions are most often caused by an inherited faulty mechanic… Read more »
Football Cleats Fitting, Care and Foot Health School is starting here soon and that means football season is coming. A well-fitting pair of football cleats is one of the most important pieces of equipment you can purchase as a football player. Cleats help you keep your footing, help you propel as you sprint and allow… Read more »
Do you have a bunion? A bunion (from the Latin word bunio, meaning enlargement) is often described as a bump on the side of the big toe. It is more than a bump. The visible bump actually reflects changes in the bony framework of the front part of the foot. The big toe leans toward the… Read more »
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