| Ailment | Solution |
Arch & Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis) |
| This common ailment is usually caused by the foot rolling over excessively when walking or running. This is called excess pronation. It causes the ligaments that run from the heel to the toe to become over stretched and damaged. Small tears in the ligament cause severe pain in the heel and arch. | Plantar Fasciitis often results from footwear with poor support. This allows the foot to become misaligned and the arch to collapse when walking or running. Our experts can fit your shoes with supportive insoles. For athletes, we can make sure you choose the shoe that is best for your feet and your specific sport. Our pedorthist can suggest stretches and icing techniques to speed the healing process. |
Bunions |
| You can usually spot a bunion. Your big toe will angle toward your other toes and a noticeable lump appears at the big toe joint on the side of your foot. Bunions grow gradually and can become extremely uncomfortable over time. | Bunions are often the result of heredity, but are made worse by over pronation and wearing shoes that are too tight across the front of the foot. Our shoe fitters can make sure you get the right shoes and insoles to minimize bunion discomfort. |
Pain in Toes (Morton’s Neuroma) |
| Morton’s Neuroma results in pain, numbness or tingling between the third and fourth toes on each foot. While primarily caused by heredity, excess weight and tight shoes can make this condition more severe. | The proper insole or custom orthotic with added metatarsal support can often diminish pain and eliminate numbness. Our pedorthist can customize a solution for your feet and daily routine. |
Shin Pain (Anterior and Posterior Shin Splints) |
| This ailment is common in runners and may be aggravated by shoes with improper heel support. The major symptom is pain in the front of the lower leg around the tibia or shin bone. It often strikes new runners or walkers who overdo their workouts. | Our pedorthist will recommend stretching techniques, icing and may suggest an insole or custom orthotic to reduce excess stretching of the muscles. |
Knee Pain |
| Over pronation and/or flat feet can cause sharp pain in the knee after running or long walks. | Good arch supports are often the key to eliminating knee pain along with extending the rest period between workouts until the pain subsides. |
Pain in the Ball of the Foot (Metatarsalgia) |
| Most common in women, symptoms include a burning sensation in the ball of the foot and may also result in a callous in the center of the foot. | Increased metatarsal support via a specially modified insole will align the foot and distribute weight more evenly. This should eliminate the condition. |
Aching Calves (Achilles Tendinitis) |
| Often found in runners and athletes who over pronate, the major symptom is aching lower calf muscles. | Properly fitted shoes with an orthotic or insole to control pronation and provide solid heel support. |
