Chronic Problems
Anterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome
Anterior ankle impingement commonly causes painful bone spurs to develop in the anterior ankle joint, which can cause decreased range of motion.
Arthritis
Arthritis is simple wear and tear of the joints.
Claw toes
Like hammertoes, claw toes are also the result of foot intrinsic muscle weakness.
First Ray Hypermobility
Sometimes the first metatarsal will get overworked, which causes the joint connecting it to the midfoot to get loose and become hypermobile.
Flat Foot/Low Arch (Pes Planus)
Having flat feet, or a low arch, can lead to several painful symptoms.
Foot Intrinsic Muscle Weakness
Having weak intrinsic muscles can cause imbalances in our feet that may lead to painful foot disorders.
Gastroc Equinus (Tight Calf Muscle)
A tight calf muscle causes force imbalances in our feet, and our feet make compensations that can lead to painful disorders.
Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
Common characteristics include pain in the heel and bottom of the foot, and increased pain with the first step out of bed.
Hammertoes
Hammertoes are almost always the result of foot intrinsic muscle weakness.
High Arch (Pes Cavus)
Some people think ” Oh, I have a high arch, that must be a good thing.” Actually the opposite is true.
Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
Common characteristics include pain in the heel and bottom of the foot, and increased pain with the first step out of bed.
Skewfoot
Skewfoot is sort of a combination of a high arch and a low arch.
Tight Calf Muscle (Gastroc Equinus)
A tight calf muscle causes force imbalances in our feet, and our feet make compensations that can lead to painful disorders.
