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February 3, 2011
Experts in the past thought that heel spurs caused plantar fasciitis. Now experts generally believe that heel spurs are the result, not the cause, of plantar fasciitis. Many people with large heel spurs never have heel pain or plantar fasciitis. Thus, surgery to remove heel spurs is rarely done. If you do have a heel...
February 3, 2011
You should always consult your doctor for any health problem that you are experiencing. There is no substitute.
February 3, 2011
Plantar fascia release surgery involves cutting part of the plantar fascia ligament to release tension and relieve inflammation of the ligament. Your doctor can use medication that numbs the area (local anesthetic) for the procedure. Plantar fascia release can be done by cutting the area (open surgery) or by inserting instruments through small incisions (endoscopic...
February 3, 2011
In about 90% of the plantar fasciitis cases I have seen, the patient did not need custom orthotics. It is best to treat this condition with multiply methods (see plantar fasciitis kit). Our method of treatment has always been to treat all the underlying causes for the condition and not just the symptoms. Time and...
February 3, 2011
This is a tough question to answer because for each person the healing time for foot problems can vary greatly. If you do nothing the symptoms of your plantar fasciitis may go away but in most cases the heel pain will persist. With our Plantar Fasciitis Kit you can expect pain reduction after a few...
February 3, 2011
The Ultimate Heel & Arch Orthotic was designed by noted Foot Surgeon, Dr. George G. Budak, a Podiatrist of 40 years. Dr. Budak designed The Ultimate specifically for his patients that suffered from plantar fasciitis. The Ultimate works better than all other orthotic because it supports all 3 arches in the foot! Yes our feet...
February 3, 2011
There are many methods of treatment for heel pain and plantar fasciitis, which can range from simply resting your feet to surgery. Unfortunately most of us can’t just lie around the house for weeks while our feet heal. The following is the most effective methods for relieving plantar fasciitis. I have used these methods for...
February 3, 2011
Most of the people that I have seen or treated for plantar fasciitis, the person experiencing heel pain cannot pinpoint a specific event that caused the problem. Usually there was some kind of change in their activity that occurred several weeks or months prior to the onset of the heel pain. These changes could be...
February 3, 2011
Plantar fasciitis (say “PLAN-tar fash-ee-EYE-tus”) is the most common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is a fibrous, flat band of tissue (ligament) that connects your heel bone to your toes. It supports the arch of your foot. If you strain your plantar fascia, it can get weak and you may develop tiny micro...