Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon caused by stress or injury. Achilles tendinitis is simply inflammation of the Achilles tendon, the largest tendon in the body which connects your heel bone to your calf muscles. While the Achilles tendon is strong and can withstand pressure, it is prone to injury and inflammation with overuse.…
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What IS a Hammertoe? Our podiatrist near Silver Spring often sees patients who have one or more toes bent or curled over instead of the normal forward position. This occurs when one of the two joints of your toe is not held in the proper position by your foot’s muscles, tendons, and ligaments. According to…
