Boston Common Podiatry

Pain from plantar fasciitis is a condition that commonly affects the bottom of the heel. It occurs when the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that supports the arch, becomes strained and develops small tears over time. This stress is often linked to repeated pressure from standing, walking,...

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Diabetes can place the feet at serious risk due to damage that affects both nerves and blood flow. Nerve damage, called peripheral neuropathy, reduces the ability to feel pain, heat, or injury, so a small cut or blister may go unnoticed. Poor circulation, or reduced blood flow, caused by diabetes...

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