BV Foot Clinic: Hit the Ground Running - But Don't Hit it Too Hard

                                                Hit the Ground Running – But Don't Hit it Too Hard

You may be ready to abandon winter’s sedentary lifestyle, get outside, and hit the ground running; but don’t hit it too hard. Indeed, while exercise is healthful, over-doing it can cause injuries, such as Achilles tendinitis. Triggered by the overuse of the tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone, it can result from intense workouts, especially on hard or uneven surfaces, or sudden increases in running times, and causes pain, stiffness, and swelling around the tendon. So, start out slowly; and if you have these symptoms, don't risk letting the tendon rupture or tear - call us immediately.

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BV Foot Clinic: Stress Fracture? We'll Put You Back on Solid Footing

                                                            Stress Fracture?  We'll Put You Back on Solid Footing

People often ignore occasional aches and pains, especially when they can attribute them to recent physical exertion; but some symptoms shouldn’t be dismissed. For example, foot pain that arises at the start of a walk or run, eases somewhat, re-intensifies, then subsides after a rest, may indicate a stress fracture. This small crack, usually in one of the metatarsal bones, can be caused by high-impact activities, particularly in those unused to exercising. 

Moreover, naturally, continuing to disregard it will only make it worse. So, if you suspect that you have a stress fracture, come on in and let us put you back on solid footing!

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