Why Put Up With Pain?

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Testimonials

As a teacher, I am on my feet for a good portion of the day. At the end of the day, the balls of my feet felt as though I was walking on shards of hot glass. After a few Laser treatments, the sensation started to subside and my feet became much more comfortable to walk on. The pain lessens with each treatment. I am happy to say that I even walked nine holes of golf for the first time in a year

-Shirley C.

I am writing to thank you for your help over the recent months with my toe infection. I am so pleased with the results and the overall experience. It was relatively painless and there was no down-time or recovery time! Every appointment offered me significant improvement. The laser treatments were the safest and easiest medical choice for me and I am so glad I did not have to undergo surgery.

-Sharon G.

I want to thank Doctor Fosdick for the pain relief I am having. My feet feel much better. I also want to thank his staff for following up with the insurance company and getting them to pay partially for my orthotics as they initially said they would.

-Paul V.

 

Heel Pain

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Heel pain is a common condition where you feel discomfort or pain when putting your weight on your heel.

There are two different types of heel pain. The first is caused by over-use repetitive stress injury where you have soreness from too much impact on your heel or a specific area of your heel. This can be caused by shoes with heels that are too low for your feet, a sudden increase in activity or your heel's fat pad may be thinned out due to other causes.

Plantar fasciitis, a very common diagnosis of heel pain, which is a biomechancial problem caused by flat feet or over pronation. The plantar fascia is a wide band of tissue that runs along the bottom surface of your foot, from the heel through the midfoot and into the forefoot. Over-pronation can cause the plantar fascia in your foot to become excessively stretched and inflamed, resulting in pain in the heel and arch areas of the foot. Often the pain you experience will be worst first thing in the morning or after a prolonged period of rest. The pain will gradually ease as you get on with your day.

Treating Heel Pain

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To properly treat heel pain, you must absorb shock, provide cushioning and elevate your heel to transfer the pressure that causes the pain. Dr. Fostick can prescrie orthotics, heel cups and heel cradles that will absorb the pressure.

If the issue is related to plantar fasciitis, Dr. Fosdick can prescribe an orthotic with a medial posting and good arch support that will control the pronation and prevent the inflammation of the plantar fascia.

Your feet should be pain free.

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