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03/05/2026

Heel pain is often labeled as plantar fasciitis.

But the reality is that several completely different problems can cause pain in almost the exact same spot.

Baxter’s nerve entrapment, fat pad syndrome, and plantar fasciopathy can all present with very similar symptoms, which is why heel pain can feel so confusing to people trying to figure out what’s actually going on.

And if the problem isn’t identified correctly, the treatment approach may miss the mark.

Understanding the difference matters.

I hope you found that helpful. Take care, and God Bless.

Where exactly does your heel hurt?

03/04/2026

Try the seated toe smash to make your feet stronger!

03/04/2026

Here are four different ways to ankle Dorsiflexion.

1) Passive stretch
2) Active motion
3) Active motion + overpressure
4) Mobilization

let me know when the comments which one has worked the best for you!

03/03/2026

Here is a great exercise that targets the tibialis posterior.

It’s very important to loop the anchor portion around the heel of your foot to prevent slipping.

Take Care!
God Bless!

03/02/2026

Stretching, orthotics, massage, shoes, and all of those other items will not solve your plantar fasciitis problem.

They can be fantastic options for pain relief.

They can be amazing at restoring motion.

But at its core plantar fasciitis is a problem with tolerance to stress. Therefore, the only way to restore the foot back to normal is by restoring capacity and restoring tolerance, and that is done best through strength strengthening.

The secret to success is by matching the appropriate intensity of the strength work with the tissues current capacity.

I hope you found that helpful and as always take care and God bless.

Don’t take for granted how good you feel and how well you move while you still can. If you are in pain or have lost func...
02/28/2026

Don’t take for granted how good you feel and how well you move while you still can.

If you are in pain or have lost function, I want to encourage you to dedicate as much energy to solving that problem as you possibly can.

If you feel great, I want you to dedicate as much energy as possible into staying that way and improving.

Take care and God bless!

02/28/2026

This is how I teach the short foot drill.

After watching the demo, can you do it now?

02/28/2026

This is how I teach toe yoga.

After watching the demo, can you do it now?

If your rehab isn’t working, it’s usually not because you’re “broken.”It’s usually one of three things:1️⃣ The diagnosis...
02/28/2026

If your rehab isn’t working, it’s usually not because you’re “broken.”

It’s usually one of three things:

1️⃣ The diagnosis isn’t accurate.
If you’re targeting the wrong tissue, you’ll never solve the right problem.

2️⃣ The tissue isn’t being loaded appropriately.
Too little stress won’t drive adaptation.
Adaptation only occurs when load is matched to current capacity.

3️⃣ You returned to normal activity too quickly.
Pain drops → confidence rises → activity spikes → symptoms return.
Tissue adaptation always lags behind pain reduction.

Rehab isn’t just about feeling better.
It’s about building capacity so you can tolerate what you want to do.

If you’re stuck, zoom out and assess the process — not just the pain.

I hope you found that helpful.
Take care, God Bless.

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