by aoeditor | Mar 15, 2022 | Uncategorized |
A recent AO comment got me thinking, and that is always a dangerous thing. (Found in comments section Calf Stretching: Its the AO Way or the Highway, Kapil, 2022/03/10 at 9:30 pm) The block to the right is most of my response. In summary, the comment/question was...
by aoeditor | Jul 26, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Some questions and answers just beg to reach out! “Hello, I’ve been struggling with [Plantar Fasciitis] in both feet for at least 6 years, have done foot and calf massages, cortisone, tennis balls, laser, tens unit and have a Chiro running a vibrating ball over...
by aoeditor | Jan 3, 2018 | Uncategorized |
First, to my request before you stop reading. If you like or feel there is value in the content on the Angry Orthopod please spread the word on social media or any way you feel you can. This is particularly true when you have personally benefited as a result. This is...
by aoeditor | Sep 26, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Comment: I have been to several orthopaedic surgeons and they only recommend surgery. They never mention stretches, physical therapy, pain medication, lifestyle changes, etc. It’s very frustrating. Surgery is scary and the recovery is long. This is why people are...
by aoeditor | Mar 31, 2016 | Uncategorized |
I know I consistently promote calf stretching to you all, like here, and here, and even here, but thanks to many of your questions, I realized I have never told you exactly how to do it right: my way. True, it is a simple concept itself, but it’s not just “any old”...
by aoeditor | Sep 22, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Al, Al, Al…it is time to stop listening to your trainers, your team doc, and aunt Bessie and do the right thing. Here is a call to action to everyone in AngryLand. Somebody please get the word to Big Al and many more big leaguers who have plantar fasciitis, that calf...
by aoeditor | Jul 29, 2015 | Uncategorized |
I received a question on Twitter that I’ve heard before: Question: “Once the 2nd toe has ‘crossed over,’ can the stretches help to avoid surgery? Would love to walk barefoot again without pain.” The short answer is yes, but it depends on...
by aoeditor | Jul 28, 2015 | Uncategorized |
If you have been reading my crap information on second MTP synovitis you already have a good idea where I am going with this. I have one correction, actually an omission, regarding Part 1. In Part 1 I talked about the notion that the 2nd metatarsal has grown “too...
