The word “deformities” has a negative ring. Many people imagine unusual and embarrassing bumps or abnormal lumps protruding from somewhere they don’t belong.
However, these changes in the body, and particularly the feet and ankles, aren’t necessarily dramatic or even permanent. More often than not, they actually include common problems that become serious if allowed to worsen.
Any issue that changes the shape or function of the feet needs to be treated early to prevent painful symptoms and sometimes permanent results.
Like most problems in the feet and ankles, these tend to start small and worsen with time. Don’t wait to have your feet evaluated if you notice any changes in their shape or are struggling with persistent pain.
Dr’s Educational Presentations
- High Arch Feet
- How to Relieve Heel Pain without Surgery
- Using a Night Splint for Heel Pain
- How to Treat Chronic Heel Pain
- MLS Laser Therapy
- One-Two Punch for Foot Pain
Blog Articles on Heel and Arch Pain
- Heel Pain: What You Need to Know
- Rehab Your High Arches with Toe Exercises
- An Overview of Heel Pain
- Haglund’s Deformity: Bumps on Heels
- Cavus Foot: Abnormally High Arches
Videos on Stretches for Heel and Arch Pain
- Stretches for Heel Pain
- Strengthening Foot Muscles
- Podiatrist Recommended Stretches to Relieve Heel Pain