Calista Gupton

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Entries from 2017-01-01 to 1 year

Do Fallen Arches Have To Have Surgery?

OverviewWe often think of fallen arches as a cause of foot pain, but they also stress your spine. In fact, fallen arches often contribute to unresolved or recurrent back pain. Excessive foot pronation (rolling in) can produce a short leg, …

Heel Painfulness The Causes, Signs And Symptoms And Therapy Choices

OverviewHeel pain is a common symptom that has many possible causes. Although heel pain sometimes is caused by a systemic (body-wide) illness, such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout, it usually is a local condition that affects only the foot…

Workouts For Leg Length Discrepancy After A Broken Femur

OverviewApproximately 75% of us present with one leg longer than the other. It?s staggering, literally, that so many people walk about with an imbalance. Yet to have one leg longer than the other doesn?t seem to create pain for everyone bu…

What Causes Mortons Neuroma

OverviewMorton's neuroma is a swollen, inflamed nerve in the foot.Morton's neuroma causes a "burning" sharp pain on the bottom of the foot. Treatments for Morton's neuroma include resting the foot, better-fitting shoes, anti-inflammation m…