Shin splints refer to the sharp pains that occur down the front of the lower leg. They are a common complaint, particularly among runners and other athletes. Shin splints is a general term used to refer to a painful condition in the shins. It is often caused by running or jumping, and may be very slow to heal. Formal medical terms include medial tibial syndrome, medial tibial st ...

Plantar Fasciitis is a painful inflammatory condition caused by excessive strain to the "plantar fascia" (bottom fibrous tissue) of the foot. The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band of connective tissue originating on the bottom surface of the calcaneus (heel bone) and extending along the sole of the foot towards the five toes.  Dr. Michael Horowitz offers a 5-Step process to success ...

Name : Colleen from Egmont BCIssue : my foot is sore on the bottom not in the arch but on the bone area left foot right side it aches and gets stiff feeling after a long day of standing Hi Colleen, Thank you for taking the time to write our office. How long have you been experiencing these symptoms and what forms of treatment have you sought out to date? Custom Orthotic inserts ar ...

Hi everyone,Well the summer has finally arrived and Vancouver has it's first heat wave. This means people are outside, biking, hiking, roller blading, walking etc. With increased activity often comes increased aches & pains. Foot pain, ankle, knee, hip, back pain are all common concerns I often hear.Vancouver Orthotics has a Burnaby division. By appointment only, I meet patients at the Prodig ...

This morning I received an email from someone concerned about pain & swelling on the tendon this attaches to the back of her heel. This is called the achilles tendon and it is commonly irritated by long hours of standing or repetitive pressures such as walking, jogging & running. Proper footwear can play a big role in reducing the stress to this tendon. Improper footwear can be a definite cau ...

From Janice in Anchorage, Alaska,May 18th, 2010I tore my ligaments in my  lower leg, foot, ankle. a metal plate was insert to help heal the broken fracture. My joints near my ankle are lock up, its very painful to move or pivot. I have major pain, was recently diagnosis with arthritis. Is there a cure for it?Hi Janice,Thank you for writing. Any past injury to the body will lead to scare ti ...

Achilles Tendonitis is tendinitis (inflammation of a tendon) of the achilles tendon, generally precipitated by overuse of the affected limb and is more common among athletes training under less than ideal conditions. Poor footwear, faulty foot mechanics and repetitive strain are the most common causes of this condition. Achilles tendonitis responds well to rest, ice, massage and correcti ...

Plantar Fasciitis - is a painful inflammatory condition caused by excessive strain to the "plantar fascia" (bottom fibrous area) of the foot. The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band of connective tissue originating on the bottom surface of the calcaneus (heel bone) and extending along the sole of the foot towards the five toes.  The cause of plantar fasciitis can be from a speci ...

THERAFIRM - Therapeutic Gradient Compression Hosiery Now available at Hycroft Chiropractic & Massage in Vancouver, 604-733-7744. True Gradient Compression THERAFIRM's gradient compression hsiery delivers a controlled amount of pressure which is greatest at the ankle and gradually decreases towards the top of the stocking to promote better blood flow and assist in preventing sweling and var ...

Flat Feet (Over-Pronation) & Vancouver OrthoticsFlat Feet - Flat feet, also called pes planus or fallen arches, is a condition in which the arch of the foot collapses, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground. In some individuals (an estimated 20-30% of the general population) the arch simply never develops in one foot (unilaterally) or bo ...