Article: Heel Pain

Have you ever jumped or fallen from a step that was just a bit higher than you expected? You can feel the sting and ache reverberate painfully through your feet. …

You can develop heel pain for a variety of reasons, most of which are not easily visible from the outside of the foot. When you have a pump bump, however, …

  Nervous tissue is sensitive—stimulate it in any way, and it fires a message to let you know. However, it’s also easily damaged. Pinching or pressing on a nerve traps …

Stiff joints are ineffective and hard to move—but super-loose joints are not necessarily better. They are unstable and inefficient for supporting weight. This is a problem when that specific joint …

Even strong substances can snap under sufficient pressure. Cables supporting too much weight can sometimes manage for a little while; over time, however, the constant strain takes a toll. Eventually …

Pain has a way of making normal activities unpleasant. No one enjoys hobbling around on feet that ache every time you stand or walk. Many conditions worsen the longer they …