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Understanding Sever's Disease in Children and Treatment Options

Understanding Sever's Disease in Children and Treatment Options

Sever's disease causes heel pain in active children aged 8-15 due to growth plate inflammation. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and effective treatments like ESWT at Lighthouse Foot and Ankle Center. Contact us at 207-774-0028 for a consultation.

Why Your Heel Hurts First Thing in the Morning Getting out of Bed

Why Your Heel Hurts First Thing in the Morning Getting out of Bed

Experiencing sharp heel pain first thing in the morning? Learn about plantar fasciitis and its causes, including nighttime tightening and microtears. Discover effective treatments like stretching exercises, ice therapy, proper footwear, and night splints. For persistent pain, consult Lighthouse Foot and Ankle Center in Scarborough, Maine, for advanced options. Schedule an appointment today to find relief and get back on your feet!

Shockwave Therapy: A Game-Changer in Treating Children with Heel Pain

Shockwave Therapy: A Game-Changer in Treating Children with Heel Pain

Discover the game-changing relief for children's heel pain with Shockwave Therapy. Fast, non-invasive, and effective treatment. Call for same-day appointments!

Dry, Cracked Heels: A Comprehensive Skincare Regimen

Dry, Cracked Heels: A Comprehensive Skincare Regimen

Combat dry, cracked heels with a comprehensive skincare regimen. Soak, cleanse, moisturize, target treatments, proper footwear, hydration, protection, and regular maintenance are vital. For persistent issues, seek professional intervention. Consistency is key for healthy, happy feet.

Soleful Struggles: Managing Heel Pain in Individuals Living with Diabetes

Soleful Struggles: Managing Heel Pain in Individuals Living with Diabetes

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Having diabetes along with heel pain can be challenging to treat. Heel pain, which can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. Heel pain in diabetics can stem from various causes, and understanding these factors is crucial for effective management and relief. 

How Does Laser Therapy Work for Pain?

How Does Laser Therapy Work for Pain?

A little more than half the patients we see come to the office with pain, pain in the ball of the foot from a neuroma, heel pain, ankle pain, arthritis, and tendonitis. Laser therapy in conjunction with taping, shoe recommendations, stretching and orthotics works fantastic for these conditions. But how does it work?

Shockwave Therapy Helps Alleviate Foot Pain!

Shockwave Therapy Helps Alleviate Foot Pain!

Are you taking Aleve or Motrin for your chronic heel pain so that you can just get through your day? Are you worried about what it is doing to your stomach and kidneys? We have options like shockwave to get you help you stop taking NSAIDs.

What is the difference between an orthotic and insert?

Orthotics and inserts each are effective in treating foot and ankle conditions such as neuroma, and plantar fasciitis. While the two terms are used interchangeably, they are different! What makes an orthotic different than an insert?

Playing Football? Foot and Ankle Injuries and Prevention

Playing Football? Foot and Ankle Injuries and Prevention

It may still feel like summer, but high school and youth football teams are gearing up for a new season. Football is a very demanding sport that requires lots of running in addition to side-to-side cutting. Participants are often hurt when tackled by another player.