Sprains are just the worst as anyone who has had one can tell you. A sprain isn’t just an inconvenience now, it can have lasting implications. How does a sprain happen? An ankle sprain happens when you rapidly shift your movement. When you do that your ankle rolls inward or outward damaging the ligaments by stretching […]
5 Hazards of Wearing High Heels
High heels can make any outfit look glamorous or polished, but those heels are hazardous to your health. Beyond achy feet, there are several consequences for looking great in heels. Here are a few. Joint pain is certainly a consequence Despite being able to add inserts or any added cushioning, heels really don’t provide any significant […]
How Physical Therapy Can Help With Ankle Sprain Pain
You twisted your ankle. It is worse than usual and you wonder if it’s an ankle sprain or a strain. No matter, you know that wrapping it up, icing it, some Advil or Motrin and staying off it will do the trick. After all, isn’t that what people have done for, well, for always? Not […]
What Is Achilles Tendonitis
Your ankle is swollen and feels like it’s on fire, then gets stiff. You know that you haven’t done anything to think you sprained it, so what gives? More likely than not you have achilles tendonitis. Achilles tendon Achilles tendonitis is tendonitis of the achilles tendon which is in your ankle. It is usually caused […]
