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Do I Have a Heel Spur?

Debunking the Heel Spur Myth: What’s Really Causing Your Heel Pain Unless your healthcare provider has X-ray vision like Superman (complete with cape and outside underwear), they can’t diagnose a heel spur just by looking at your foot. Only an X-ray can confirm if a heel spur is present, and even then, the spur rarely…

The very best way to stop your heels hurting in the morning

stretches to stop heels hurting in the morning

Plantar fasciitis causes your heels to hurt in the morning; it is one of the most common causes of heel pain, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. It occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot connecting the heel bone to the toes,…

Do I need an Xray or a Scan?

When to x-ray, MRI or ultrasound for foot Injuries? This is a question we hear often at Waikato Podiatry, and here are some guides to help you better understand the role of imaging in podiatry and when it can help. If you require an X-ray, MRI, or ultrasound, we can prescribe and organise this for…