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By Linda Doell
Having your feet hurting isn’t fun. If you are diagnosed with plantar McCarroll says be careful when
One of the most common fasciitis, it can be treated by changing selecting a nail spa.
causes of heel pain is plantar to a more supportive shoe or sneaker,
fasciitis, an overuse injury that affects the doing stretching exercises, using ice, “Pretty, painted toenails are a must‑have
heel and the sole of the foot. taking ibuprofen. You also may need a when wearing a fashionable sandal, but
If you have heel pain with your first cortisone injection and orthotics (arch who wants to get a pedicure and take a
steps in the morning or after sitting for supports for the shoes). risk of getting an infection?” she says.
time, it could be plantar fasciitis. Simply
put, the tough, fibrous tissue that runs Warmer weather leads to the McCarroll opened Red Rose Nail Spa
just under the skin on the bottom of temptation to go barefoot or wear at her podiatrist’s office to combat that
your foot and connects your heel to the sandals and without the proper support, rising trend. The spa uses an autoclave
base of your toes becomes inflamed, a heel spur can flare up. McCarroll says to sterilize the pedicure instruments.
causing pain. there are alternatives to wearing bulky
If you’re hurting, you’re not alone. sneakers all summer. Plantar fasciitis
About 2 million people are treated each
year, and if left untreated, it can cause “Vionic sandals have Orthaheel Inflammation of the plantar fascia
other issues too. technology that supports your foot,” she
“Heel pain can be debilitating, says. “Fashionable and supportive, a Vionic
affecting the way you walk and the ability sandal can help prevent you suffering from
to perform regular daily activities,” plantar fasciitis in the summer.”
says Dr. Michelle McCarroll, podiatrist
and owner of That Foot Doctor in The sandals come in a variety of styles
Allentown. “Due to favoring the way you and colors.
walk, pain can affect the knees, hips and
lower back.” While your toes are on display this
season, it’s natural to want to get a
pedicure to keep your feet looking
their best.
40 INSPIRE HEALTH May | June 2016
this summer
By Linda Doell
Having your feet hurting isn’t fun. If you are diagnosed with plantar McCarroll says be careful when
One of the most common fasciitis, it can be treated by changing selecting a nail spa.
causes of heel pain is plantar to a more supportive shoe or sneaker,
fasciitis, an overuse injury that affects the doing stretching exercises, using ice, “Pretty, painted toenails are a must‑have
heel and the sole of the foot. taking ibuprofen. You also may need a when wearing a fashionable sandal, but
If you have heel pain with your first cortisone injection and orthotics (arch who wants to get a pedicure and take a
steps in the morning or after sitting for supports for the shoes). risk of getting an infection?” she says.
time, it could be plantar fasciitis. Simply
put, the tough, fibrous tissue that runs Warmer weather leads to the McCarroll opened Red Rose Nail Spa
just under the skin on the bottom of temptation to go barefoot or wear at her podiatrist’s office to combat that
your foot and connects your heel to the sandals and without the proper support, rising trend. The spa uses an autoclave
base of your toes becomes inflamed, a heel spur can flare up. McCarroll says to sterilize the pedicure instruments.
causing pain. there are alternatives to wearing bulky
If you’re hurting, you’re not alone. sneakers all summer. Plantar fasciitis
About 2 million people are treated each
year, and if left untreated, it can cause “Vionic sandals have Orthaheel Inflammation of the plantar fascia
other issues too. technology that supports your foot,” she
“Heel pain can be debilitating, says. “Fashionable and supportive, a Vionic
affecting the way you walk and the ability sandal can help prevent you suffering from
to perform regular daily activities,” plantar fasciitis in the summer.”
says Dr. Michelle McCarroll, podiatrist
and owner of That Foot Doctor in The sandals come in a variety of styles
Allentown. “Due to favoring the way you and colors.
walk, pain can affect the knees, hips and
lower back.” While your toes are on display this
season, it’s natural to want to get a
pedicure to keep your feet looking
their best.
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