Creative Shoe Lacing Helps Ease Foot Pain
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I just bought my third pair of gym shoes, and none of them seem to be comfortable. Could I be tying them wrong? A: Today’s mass-produced shoes often don’t accommodate the quirks of individual feet, which may be wide or narrow or have arches that are high […]
Minimally invasive treatment available for plantar fasciitis
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it true that plantar fasciitis sometimes can be treated with ultrasonic energy? How does that work? ANSWER: Yes. The treatment you are referring to is called percutaneous ultrasonic fasciotomy, which uses ultrasound technology to treat plantar fasciitis and other soft tissue problems. The treatment is showing promising results in patients who […]
Ask the Harvard Experts: Seeking relief for morning foot pain
The Medicine Cabinet Q: Every morning when I get up my right foot hurts so much that I can hardly walk. In addition, I feel a burning and tingling sensation in my right foot and leg during the day. What could be causing this? A: You definitely need to seek medical evaluation. Your symptoms could […]
