Plantar fasciitis can heal in a few weeks if you ice, stretch and massage the foot. Podiatrists also recommend the best shoes ...

Dr. Kristy Hamilton, MD, FACS, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon and chair of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Social Media Subcommittee, says doctors have been using Botox for years now to ...

Heel pain is a common issue that affects many people, often causing discomfort and hindering daily activities. It can stem from various conditions, such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, or ...

Heel pain affects millions of Americans daily, transforming simple activities like walking to the mailbox or climbing stairs into uncomfortable ordeals. While occasional foot discomfort might seem ...

To understand plantar fasciitis, you have to get familiar with the plantar fascia first, says Aiyer. The plantar fascia is a ...

You’ve been busy lately (who hasn’t?), running errands and dashing from one activity to the next. But if this uptick in activity has triggered a sharp, shooting pain in your heel, it could a sign of ...

If you start to feel Achilles pain during a run, the solution is simple: Stop running. It’s definitely an injury you want to take seriously. So, take a break and chat with a professional in case ...

Achilles tendonitis (AT) is inflammation, pain, and swelling of the Achilles tendon. Insertional Achilles tendonitis is one type, which involves the lower part of the tendon that slots into the heel ...

Plantar fasciitis is an annoyingly common problem in runners. “In the general population, it can be as high as 10 percent of people [who] deal with it over the course of their life,” says Todd McGrath ...

If you’ve ever stepped out of bed and felt a stabbing pain in your heel, there’s a good chance you were experiencing plantar fasciitis - one of the most common causes of heel pain in adults. More than ...