3 Major Risks of Dismissing an Ankle Sprain

3 Major Risks of Dismissing an Ankle Sprain

“It’s just a sprain, I’ll walk it off.” We’ve all heard it, maybe even said it ourselves. But when it comes to ankle sprains, that “tough it out” mentality can be a recipe for disaster. While a mild sprain might heal on its own with proper rest, dismissing an ankle injury without proper evaluation and…

Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Did you know that plantar fasciitis is the most common form of heel pain? About 10 percent of the population has plantar fasciitis, which means many of us struggle with that sharp, stabbing pain in our heels when we take our first steps in the morning (among other ailments). Due to its prevalence in society,…