Are you one of the more than 10 million Americans who suffers from severe joint pain due to damaged tendons? In addition to being extremely painful, this condition keeps patients from their normal activities because it limits the joint’s range of motion. Enter modern medical technology! In collaboration with the Mayo Clinic, Tenex Health has […]
Category: Sports Injuries
Pain in the Ball of the Foot May Be Metatarsalgia
If you have pain in the toes or the ball of your foot, especially when walking barefoot or during exercise, you may have metatarsalgia, a chronic inflammation condition. Each foot has 5 metatarsal bones that run from the ankle to the toes. Over time, because of repeated impact and pressure, these bones can become stressed […]
Could the Pain in the Ball of Your Foot Be Sesamoiditis?
There are a few bones in your body that are not connected to other bones. Instead, they are connected only to tendons. These bones are called sesamoids and there are two in each foot. They are very small, pea-sized, and are located under the foot near the big toe. The sesamoids in the foot help […]
You Can Prevent Foot and Ankle Injuries
Did you know that, with an average of 7,500 steps each day, our feet and ankles will walk over 100,000 miles in our lifetime? That’s an incredible 4 times around the world! Our feet and ankles work hard for us and are often neglected. Avoiding injury to feet and ankles is extremely important. Keep reading […]
Turf Toe Can Be Very Painful for Athletes
It may be a funny name but the pain and inconvenience of turf toe are anything but funny. This injury occurs when the ligaments around the big toe are sprained when pushing off during sports like football, soccer, basketball, wrestling and gymnastics. Often the cleats or athletic shoes will stick to artificial turf or even […]
Lower Calf, Ankle or Heel Pain? You May Have Achilles Tendinitis
If you have pain along the back of your calf near your ankle or in your heel, especially after exercise, or stiffness and swelling especially first thing in the morning, you may have Achilles tendinitis. The Achilles tendon connects your lower calf muscles to the heel bone. This tissue may become damaged with overuse or […]