Ever felt that sharp, stabbing heel pain when you take your first few steps in the morning? It might be plantar fasciitis, which affects millions of people in the U.S. each year, and can be a real ...

Dr. Dhrumin Sangoi, an orthopaedic surgeon explains how simple exercises can strengthen arches and ease flat foot discomfort.

Picture this: you wake up full of energy to start your day or get up after a long day at the computer. You take that first step and—ouch! A sharp pain shoots through the bottom of your heel, like a ...

You get out of bed in the morning or stand up after a long stretch of focusing at your desk. When your foot hits the floor, a sharp sensation shoots up the bottom of your heel, almost as if you’ve ...

The ligament that connects your foot bones can cause severe heel pain when inflamed. Here’s how to avoid that ...

Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that affects the sole of the foot. People can use stretching exercises and self-massage to relieve pain and inflammation. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the ...

If you start to feel Achilles pain during a run, the solution is simple: Stop running. It’s definitely an injury you want to take seriously. So, take a break and chat with a professional in case ...

Achilles tendonitis (AT) is inflammation, pain, and swelling of the Achilles tendon. Insertional Achilles tendonitis is one type, which involves the lower part of the tendon that slots into the heel ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects your spine. But in about a third of cases, it also causes problems in other body parts, including your feet. AS can ...