There are many upcoming runs in our great state, but the Jolly Jaunt 5K on Sunday, December 7 in Danvers, MA is one with a great cause: the Special Olympics. Don’t let Achilles pain caused by Achilles tendinitis keep you from running in this race that can help out...
Winter is definitely upon us in North Andover. The temperature keeps falling, just like the snow we can expect to get for the next couple of months. With freezing weather comes the risk of developing a case of frostbite, so we are here to present you with some of the...
With so many good races coming up (including the not-too-distant Boston Marathon), you will want to make sure your feet and legs are in good running condition far in advance. This means taking care of those weak ankles to avoid an injury that could keep you on the...
May is Older Americans Month; a time for stopping to think about everything older people have done for our country. Although we should thank them whenever we have the chance, make a conscious effort to do so this month. As we age, our bodies experience aches and pains...
The 4th of July Road Race is coming up soon in North Andover. This is going to be a race for the whole family with exhibits, booths, and even a parade. Don’t let heel pain come to the celebration, though. Get rid of your plantar fasciitis pain before...
If the classic film “The Usual Suspects” taught us anything, it’s not to trust what we think we know. Sometimes the usual suspects aren’t actually causing the problem at all. You might chalk up your ball of foot pain to one thing when it’s really something else. If...
During the summer you are probably exposing your feet to the potentially harmful rays of the sun a lot more than usual. You might be spending more time outdoors and in sandals. Hopefully you are remembering to wear that all-important sunscreen, and even if you are...
The summer days are dwindling and school is starting up again, which means the start of fall sports! One thing you don’t want your family sharing in the locker room is itchy feet from athlete’s foot. Sometimes even all the protection in the world can’t keep this...
September is National Square Dancing month, but you might not feel like do-si-do-ing and turning your partner ‘round if you have mallet toes. Having a foot deformity makes wearing shoes difficult and uncomfortable, so wearing pointy cowboy boots is probably the last...
November is not only Diabetes Awareness Month, but it’s also the month that we remember to be thankful for all the things we have. For some of us that means being thankful for our health, but for others it means being thankful that we can keep control of our diabetes....
Timing is everything. For instance, when August comes around we know that summer is coming to an end and school is starting again. Another example of this can be related to heel pain. Feeling pain in the morning is the result of one condition, whereas feeling pain...
After a long, busy summer you might be glad to get to spend more time at home. One nice thing about being home is that you can easily treat your heel pain. You don’t even have to worry about going to the doctor to do it, which is a nice errand to check off your list....
