Blog posts tagged with 'heel pain'

Your Ultimate Guide to Plantar Fasciitis Relief

Heel pain is a real pain in the... well, heel. And if you're nodding along because you've felt that sharp stab yourself, you're not alone. People from all walks of life, like teachers, students, athletes, and office warriors, can relate. But fear not!...

How does compression treat plantar fasciitis?

Compression is a well known therapy for acute injuries and chronic swelling.  For example, use of compression in the case of an ankle sprain helps to facilitate healing by reducing swelling, stabilizing the ankle injury and improving proprioception.  Pr...

A unique fracture of the calcaneus not found within any fracture classification.

I saw a unique fracture of the heel bone (calcaneus) this week that in 32 years of practice, I don’t believe I have ever seen before.  This fracture is not described in the most common fracture classifications, includi...

Gel heel pads vary in density and thickness. Which one is right for your needs? This article looks at the attributes of each of our gel heel pads.

Which heel lift or heel cushion is right for you? This post discussed the relative hardness of heel lifts and heel cushions.