Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon caused by stress or injury. Achilles tendinitis is simply inflammation of the Achilles tendon, the largest tendon in the body which connects your heel bone to your calf muscles. While the Achilles tendon is strong and can withstand pressure, it is prone to injury and inflammation with overuse. […]
Gout is a painful arthritic condition that affects the joints in the big toe, ankle, and knee and causes severe pain and swelling. The condition can happen to anyone, but is more common in individuals with existing arthritis. Our podiatrists in Haledon, NJ, explain what triggers gout and how to get treatment for it to […]
Most of us have had the painful experience of getting blisters on our feet. They frequently occur on the back of the heel and ball of the foot. Blisters aren’t anything you should have to deal with, and our foot doctor in Pompton, NJ, wants to provide some advice on how they develop, how to […]
Most people do not have a regular podiatrist and they only end up at the foot doctor when they sustain an injury. However, it is important to see a podiatrist if you have certain foot conditions, structural abnormalities, and of course if you are experiencing pain. So, if you’ve found yourself with recurring pain or […]
If you experience heel pain and have a painful bump on the heel of your foot, Haglund’s deformity may be the cause. This problem is caused by ill-fitting shoes, abnormal foot structure, heel walking, or problems with the Achilles tendon, and can lead to bursitis (inflammation of the bursa) and severe heel pain. Our foot […]
