Providing you with medicine and surgery for patients with sprains, arthritis, sports injuries, and athlete's foot. It is a bony growth on the underside of the heel bone, They result from strain on your muscles and ligaments of the foot by stretching of the long band of fibrous connective tissue, the plantar fascia.It is visible by X-ray and appears as a protrusion that can extend forward as much as half an inch. The condition is often called heel spur syndrome, If your heel pain continues, limit your daily activities and seek care with us. We will examine the area and perform diagnostic X-rays. Treatment is available such as oral or injectable anti-inflammatory medication, stretching, exercises and foot supports. Physical therapy and surgery may be needed, If you can not feel pain or sense temperature, you could have nerve damage. It can lead to slow healing wounds. Minor injuries can turn into serious infections. You must do your best to practice careful foot care and keep your blood glucose levels on target to keep your feet safe, This could be a sign of fungus. Bruising of nails usually occurs in sports that involve running or stopping quickly. It can also occur if a heavy object drops on the toe, If you have a sprain, symptoms you will have are pain, swelling, bruising and difficulty walking on the ankle or foot. Pay us a visit and we will examine you and give you direction on what to do next. To prevent sprains, warm up before any type of physical activity. Also wear proper shoes, especially if you are an athlete, Sprains can be treated with immobilization. It all depends on the extent of your sprain, but you may be able to get back to your normal routine quite quickly. You might have to wear a soft cast or "boot" and use crutches for a few weeks.
