What is plantar fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a thin ligament on the bottom of your foot which connects your heel, known as the calcaneus, to the front of your foot, more specifically the metatarsal heads. The main purpose of your plantar fascia is to support the arch of your foot and absorb any stressors … Read More

VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION WITH HYALURONIC ACID

Say those words again? Viscosupplementation…hyaluronic acid? Those words do not roll off the tongue very easily! Thankfully, the use of this medication is easier than trying to pronounce it. You may have heard friends or family refer to “chicken shots” when treating knee arthritis. These are the same thing. The original formulations were derived from rooster combs, hence the nickname … Read More