CAUSES OF HEEL SPURS (HEEL PAIN): A heel spur is a protruding growth of calcite deposits that form as your body responds to abnormal rubbing and pressure.
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Your arches are composed of a transverse section and two longitudinal sections that combine to cover the bottom of your foot. The interaction of these segments of the arch with the many tendons, muscles, and other foot components leads to many opportunities for arch pain to develop. Fortunately, you can prevent many arch related problems by visiting Valley Stream Podiatry to get evaluated adequately for footwear and custom made orthotic inserts.
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The unique characteristic of sesamoid bones is they do not have a direct connection to other bones. There are also two small free-floating sesamoid bones located in the ball of the foot. They are about the size of a pea and help with toe movement, ambulation, and support.
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One common cause of heel pain, such as from blisters, is wearing poorly fitted footwear and the corresponding rubbing on the heel. Heel pain can also result from arch tears or radiating pain from another foot or ankle injury, so make an appointment with your foot doctor for the proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like if there were one type of medical treatment that could help treat a wide variety of different conditions? Valley Stream Podiatry utilizes Laser therapy for painful foot conditions. Laser therapy uses concentrated light to accelerate the body's natural healing processes.
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Plantar Fasciitis can cause severe heel pain. Our podiatrists are heel pain specialists. Make an appointment with Valley Stream Podiatry, at our convenient modern office in Valley Stream, New York, where we can be reached at (516) 825-3860.
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Complaints of heel pain are one of the most common reasons for seeing your podiatrist. Heel pain is often felt as a radiating pain from other parts of the foot and the actual source of the discomfort can be hard to locate.
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