A pain in the foot can stop your running in its tracks and be difficult to manage – particularly when it’s something like plantar fasciitis, which can make even walking a struggle. The condition is ...

Dear Dr. Douma: I've been plagued with plantar fasciitis in both feet for six months now. I've tried to stay off my feet, have worn two different sets of orthotics, had cortisone shots and took ...

Have you ever woken up with sore heels, struggling to place your foot flat on the ground? If so, you might be suffering from plantar fasciitis, a common and completely treatable condition. While it ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ice helps reduce swelling and pain by narrowing blood vessels and limiting blood flow. You can use heat to relax tight muscles and improve blood flow after 48-72 hours of injury. Applying ice for ...

You thought you were doing all the right things for your podiatric wellness, like investing in comfortable and well-fitting footwear, giving yourself ample rest days and treating your feet to massage ...

About six weeks ago, after my weekly pickleball league, I awoke to a stabbing pain in my right heel. I'd had knee pain, a jammed thumb, and other ouchies from my favorite sport, but never this. And it ...