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Don’t Let Plantar Fasciitis Be Your Achilles’ Heel
November 16, 2018
Perhaps you are familiar with the Trojan War hero of Greek mythology, Achilles, a strong and seemingly invincible character. His only vulnerable spot was his heel and it led to his demise. Popular culture now uses “Achilles’ heel” to refer to our own weaknesses or vulnerabilities that may become our downfall. Similarly, while heel pain may seem relatively innocuous at its onset, if not properly addressed, it can easily escalate into a very painful and even debilitating condition. If you are experiencing heel pain, please do not ignore it. Seek treatment to avoid progressing symptoms and/or chronic pain. Limping is not a solution. In fact, the improper alteration to your walk can lead to other foot, knee, hip and back pain.
Taking a Swing at Tennis Elbow
November 13, 2018
Whether you frequent the tennis courts sprinkled throughout Kansas City or not, if you are experiencing pain with noticeably reduced mobility and/or strength in your elbow and forearm, you may be suffering from lateral epicondylitis, more commonly known as “tennis elbow.” In fact, the majority of people who experience tennis elbow don’t even play tennis! It is a condition that reaches beyond athletes to all people, most commonly affecting adults ages 30-50 years old, particularly those with jobs that require repetitive motion of the wrist and arm.
