You’re walking along when a sudden twinge of foot pain stops you in your tracks. What starts as a minor discomfort can quickly affect every part of your daily life, from how long you can stand at work to whether you enjoy walking, exercising, or even running errands. For many patients, custom orthotics provide a…
Foot and ankle pain can affect far more than just your mobility; it can interfere with your work, exercise routine, and overall quality of life. When every step causes discomfort, even simple daily activities like walking, standing, or staying active can feel like a challenge. For patients looking for effective relief without surgery or medication,…
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and connection, but for many, it can also bring unexpected heel pain. With extra time spent standing, walking, and shopping for gifts, it’s easy for foot discomfort to arise. Addressing heel pain early is key to enjoying a comfortable, pain-free holiday. Below, Clark Podiatry Center shares…
May is Women’s Health Month—a time to prioritize your well-being from head to toe. However, foot health is often overlooked, as many women focus on other aspects of health and wellness. Below, Clark Podiatry Center outlines ways you can stay on top of your foot health this month and beyond. Why Foot Health Is Essential…
Are you a fan of golf? If so, do you enjoy playing the game or watching it on television? Either way, we have something for you with today’s blog. Dr. Brandon A. Macy at Clark Podiatry Center is celebrating National Golf Month, and he is sharing some helpful tips for patients who love the game…
What happens if you have inflammation in your Achilles tendon? You have a condition known as Achilles tendonitis, which can be painful and impact the way you move. The Achilles tendon is the tissue that connects your heel bone to your calf muscle. It plays a critical role in your movement. Without it, you wouldn’t be…
One of the more common reasons a parent will bring in their 9-13 year old child has to do with complaints of heel pain. Most of these children are active sports participants–soccer, football, cross-country, but certainly other physical activities like dance and gymnastics. While there may be other causes, most often they suffer from a…
No, we don’t mean it like your shoes are not your soulmates, but maybe they are not your “sole-mates”! We always stress the importance of buying shoes that are comfortable and supportive, and that’s really to help you prevent pain and problems in your feet and ankles. So if your feet are complaining to you…
Is your sporty child complaining of pain in the heel? Is there swelling or redness in the heels? Discomfort when you squeeze both sides of the heel? He or she may be suffering from Sever’s Disease, or calcaneal apophysitis. It is a heel bone disorder caused by inflammation of the growth plate, a condition commonly found…
Heel pain in a child may be linked to a growth spurt. In other words: Growing pains may be real! A child with heel pain or difficulty walking may have Severs Disease/Calcaneal Apophysitis. In this condition, the heel bone grows faster than the surrounding tendons and muscles during a growth spurt, and they are overstretched. In addition,…
