This week I had a lot of patients asking me about heel spur removal surgery. Heels spurs are most commonly caused by a condition known as plantar fasciitis. When a patient suffers from this condition, it can be extremely painful to do normal, daily activities, such as walking and standing. Plantar fasciitis occurs because of […]
Category: Plantar Fasciitis
Does Shockwave Therapy Work for Heel Pain?
Heel pain as a a result of plantar fasciitis is a very common problem. We typically see at least five heel pain patients a day and that number only goes up. The typical treatment for plantar fasciitis (heel pain) consists of six therapies. Icing, stretching, injections, orthotics, oral anti-inflammation medicine, and topical gels and creams. […]
Drew Brees Tears His Plantar Fascia
Drew Brees is the latest to tear his plantar fascia. Peyton Manning is still out with his tear and hasn’t played for over a month but Brees insists that he will be playing against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Brees stated that he will play even if he doesn’t practice all week. Other athletes have torn their […]
Don’t Let Heel Pain Keep You Away From the Gasparilla Run!
Heel pain can keep you from running in the Gasparilla race if it is not quickly treated. Heel pain is most commonly caused by plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue, similar to a ligament, that spans the bottom of the foot. It helps to stabilize the arch. When the plantar fascia […]
Tampa Podiatrist Talks About Reid Brignac’s Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis may be a major setback for Tampa Rays, Reid Brignac. He injured his foot during a game while attempting a double play. He has now ended up with some time off. He was given a cortisone injection and is hoping that he will be ready to return in a few days according to […]