Orthotic Issues

Shin Splints

Shin splints’ is a broad term covering several conditions including tibial stress fractures, medial tibial stress syndrome, periostitis, compartment syndrome and calf strain. The most common is medial tibial stress syndrome which is an inflammation of the soft tissue surrounding the bone lining of the tibia at the origin of several leg muscles. Shin splints […]

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Published by: Ted Yan August 21, 2020

Lower back pain

The lower back supports the weight of the upper body, while providing mobility for everyday activities and motions. The muscles in the lower back are responsible for bending and twisting the hips while walking or running. While some lower back pain is associated with disease, the vast majority is the result of some kind of […]

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Ingrown Toenail Pain

An ingrown toenail, when the side edge of your nail grows into the skin, can irritate causing pain, redness and swelling. The condition is very common in all ages and affects the big toe more than others. To prevent infections, you should treat ingrown toenails as soon as they are discovered. Mild cases can be […]

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Achilles Tendinitis

The Achilles tendon connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. We use this tendon to walk, run and jump. Achilles tendinitis is an injury of the Achilles tendon when it is strained. Achilles tendinitis is common in athletes or runners who overly exert and strain themselves; and it is also common in older people […]

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Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a common chronic joint condition, affecting millions of people globally. It occurs when the protective cartilage cushioning the ends of your bones wears down, causing the bones within the joint to rub together. This can cause pain, stiffness, and other symptoms. Osteoarthritis can damage any joint and most commonly affects joints in your […]

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Ball of Foot Pain

Ball of the foot or metatarsalgia is a a symptom that can have many possible causes. Metatarsalgia usually results in pain and inflammation in the padding directly below the toes, which is where we place the most force, when standing or moving. Although generally not serious, metatarsalgia can result in short term, debilitating pain. Fortunately, […]

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Arch Pain

Arch pain refers to pain across the bottom of the foot between the heel and the ball of the foot. Most arch pain is due to strain or inflammation of the plantar fascia. Flat feet and high arches are examples of structural issues that may lead to arch pain. It often affects runners and other […]

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Heel Pain

Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also associated with heel spurs. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as a stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis or nerve irritation. In many cases, a podiatrist may prescribe physical therapy to strengthen the muscles and tendons in your […]

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Flat Feet

Flat feet, or pes planus “fallen arches”, are where your feet press flat on the ground; and can cause pain when you do significant or extensive physical activity. Its normal in infants and usually disappears as children age and the ligaments and tendons in the foot and leg tighten. Having flat feet as a child […]

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Heel Spurs

Heel spurs are pieces of bone that grow at the heel bone base and often develop after plantar fasciitis. The heel spurs themselves are not painful bur rather its the inflammation and irritation caused by plantar fasciitis that can hurt. Because the spur is not the cause of plantar fasciitis, the pain can be treated […]

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