Why do I hurt?

 

Heel pain without injury, most often is an inflammation of the fascia on the bottom of the arch, known as plantar fasciitis.

 

It can begin fairly mild and gets progressively more painful as the inflammation increases and the fascia become tighter. It’s characterized by severe pain in the morning or when standing after sitting or having to furniture walk at first. It feels a bit better with stretching or “warming up,“ but can be very achy by evening if you’ve been very active. This condition also can be related to a plantar heel spur, which can be seen on an x-ray."

 

 

"If the pain is on the back of the heel or pump bump area, it’s usually related to a posterior heel spur or an inflammation of the insertion of the Achilles tendon on the back of the heel. The inflammation of the second foot can be due to compensating or walking differently on the more painful foot, which can cause overload or strain of the better foot.

 

If you having these types of pains, call now to be seen at Affiliated Podiatrists at 440-946-5858.

What can cause Restless Leg Syndrome?

What can cause Restless Leg Syndrome?

 

More than 12 million Americans suffer from restless leg syndrome (RLS), which can cause severe leg pain.
RLS is a neurological disorder that can interfere with resting or falling asleep. With RLS, a typical night might go like this: You lie down in bed, ready to go to sleep, and just as your body begins to relax, an uncomfortable leg sensation begins to overwhelm your legs. You try to ignore the crawling, tingling, or itching in your legs, hoping it will go away, but it only gets worse. You toss and turn for a while, but eventually the urge to move is too much. You get out of bed to stretch and pace the floor and, for a moment, you find relief. But when you lie down again, the restless sensations in your legs start all over again. Treatments include lifestyle changes, specific stretches, and medications.  Call office to set up you exam.

What is Achilles Tendonitis?

Weekend athletes are typically those who suffer the most from Achilles heel injuries but that
doesn’t mean that those who aren’t athletes can’t be injured as well – in fact, by doing something as simple as climbing a ladder a your home. It’s true – the Achilles tendon is the longest and strongest tendon in the body but it’s important to remember that even though it’s the strongest tendon, it’s still exposed to wear and tear every day. When injuries happen, it puts stress on the tendon and can cause tendonitis which will lead to tears. If the condition goes untreated, it can lead to worsened conditions and even rupture of the tendon itself. Anyone who is on their feet for extended periods of time during any given day is subject to Achilles heel injury. Symptoms of inflammation can include pain, stiffness and tenderness in the area. These symptoms will typically be worse in the morning and improve as motion increases throughout the day. If you suspect an injury, see Dr. Rosenstein at Affiliated Podiatrists, INC 946-5858! It needs to be taken seriously before it gets worse.