WHAT CAUSES FLAT FEET?
A flat foot presents itself at any age. Arches are known to become less stable over time and the tendons in your ankle suffer as a result. The arch of your foot will start to lose its strength which can have a harmful effect on your stability. Those situations causing a higher probability of developing flat feet include diabetes or severe injuries that impact the arches of your feet.
Read MoreGolf is a sport of precision, patience, and power—all of which begin at your foundation: your feet. While it may not involve high-speed collisions or sprints, golf places unique, repetitive stresses on the lower body. At Maple Springs Foot center we see a surprising number of golfers sidelined by preventable foot and ankle injuries that quietly accumulate over time
Read MoreA heel spur is a protruding growth of calcite deposits that form as your body responds to abnormal rubbing and pressure. Heel spurs often occur in conjunction with the arch problems of plantar fasciitis.
Read MoreWhile having untreated flat feet doesn't cause problems for everyone, flat feet can cause considerable foot and ankle pain for many people. The often-unconscious alteration in foot placement to avoid arch pain can also cause alignment problems and pain with your knees, hips, and back as well.
Read MoreExcessive pressure and rubbing from your footwear can cause painful blisters to develop on your feet. Your inflamed skin responds to the pressure caused by poorly fitting shoes and repetitive motions from exercise, work, and sports by secreting fluid under the surface layers to help soothe the inflammation
Read MoreFlat Feet happen to a large part of the population and may or may not be a cause for concern. It occurs when the arches of the foot have partly or totally buckled and the middle part of the sole of the foot touches the ground instead of remaining raised as it should.
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