Heel pain is one of the most common reasons why patients seek help from podiatrists. Of the many causes for heel pain, improperly supported feet are often the primary culprit. One way podiatrists can help patients achieve heel pain relief is through creating custom orthotics to place inside footwear. There are 2 types of custom […]
Bone spurs, which are bony growths on normal bone, are a common culprit for causing heel pain and can lead to difficulty with mobility and damage to the area. It can be challenging at times for people to notice and address their foot and ankle pain, but experienced podiatrists at Your Next Step can help! […]
When you are suffering from chronic heel pain from conditions like plantar fasciitis, finding a treatment that leads to improvement and relief can be frustrating and challenging. At Your Next Step, a podiatry practice serving the Philadelphia area, podiatrists offer an innovative ultrasound therapy that has helped many patients with stubborn foot and ankle pain. […]
At our office we’ve discovered new technology that not only relieves the pain of plantar fasciitis and tendon degeneration (tendinosis), but it actually breaks down and removes the damaged tissue. The Tenex Health TX™ procedure requires only a tiny incision so there are no stitches or lengthy recovery periods. Many patients are completely back to […]
If you or a family member suffers from heel pain or joint pain from damaged or inflamed tendons, you know frustrating it is to achieve relief. You may have tried one treatment after another with no real healing. Your Next Step now offers Tenex Health TX™ technology, a minimally-invasive procedure that removes damaged tissue and […]
Do you have a painful bump on the back of your heel? You may have a Haglund’s deformity, which is a bony enlargement that may form where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel bone. This bump often appears in women who wear pump-style shoes and so is sometimes called “pump bump.” Shoes with rigid […]
Heel pain can have many different causes but the most common is plantar fasciitis, or inflammation of the plantar fascia. This fibrous tissue extends along the bottom of the foot and connects the heel bone and the forefoot. If you feel a stabbing pain in the bottom of your heel, particularly when you first get […]
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