If you’re dealing with chronic heel pain, one likely culprit is plantar fasciitis. It’s a common foot condition that can cause stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel. It sometimes resolves on its own, but there are a few simple home treatments that also can help. What Is Plantar Fasciitis? The plantar … Continued
Bunions are a symptom of a progressive bone disorder. They appear as a bony bump at the base of the big toe joint. This bump occurs when some of the bones in the front part of your foot move out of place. This causes the tip of your big toe to get pulled toward the … Continued
Buying the right shoes is an investment in foot health. But how do you find ones that fit properly and provide adequate support? Start with your own feet, and look at what’s already in your closet. Stand barefoot on a piece of paper or cardboard, and trace the shape of each foot. Now take your … Continued
Finding a lump in your breast can be frightening — but although breast cancer is the most common cancer found in women, most breast lumps are not cancer. In fact, more than 80 percent of them end up being benign. In a small percentage of women, a painful breast lump turns out to be cancer. … Continued
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Time to break out your pink ribbons and read up on how to fight the disease with proactive knowledge. What do I need to know? Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women—skin cancer gets the (worst ever) first prize. There is about a 13% chance, or … Continued
Sciatica is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints that we see at The Medical Group of South Florida’s chiropractic department. Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, this condition affects one leg … Continued
Many people skipped or delayed routine cancer screening tests during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic. Medical providers say it’s now safe and prudent to schedule your appointments. “If you put off your cancer screening or other screening procedures, we encourage you to reschedule them now,” says Dr. Anthony Addesa, Director of Oncology at … Continued
Occurring in about three of every four adults, tension headaches are the most common of all headaches. In most cases, they are mild to moderate in severity and occur infrequently. But a few people get severe tension headaches, and some are troubled by them for three or four times a week. If you ever had … Continued
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact society on a global scale, antibody tests have been introduced to aid in the public health response. Antibody tests detect the presence of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in the blood. Different from a diagnostic test, an antibody test is intended to show if a person has been previously infected … Continued
Everyone who has a brain is at risk to develop Alzheimer’s disease, a disease that kills nerve cells and tissue in the brain, affecting an individual’s ability to remember, think and plan. As the disease advances, the brain shrinks dramatically due to cell death. Individuals lose their ability to communicate, recognize family and friends, and … Continued
