Clinton Township Newsletter

1 3 n o v e m b e r 2 0 2 3 V o l u n t E E r S n E E d E d a t t h E u n i o n f o r g E h E r i t a g E a S S o C i a t i o n Preserving and Protecting the Rich History and Natural Environment of Hunterdon County and New Jersey since 2002. 1760 Joseph Turner House | Solitude Heritage Museum Are you interested in preserving local history? The Union Forge Heritage Association needs your help! The Union Forge Heritage Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, has been diligently preserving Hunterdon history for over twenty years and is actively seeking new volunteers! Our new home at the historic 1760 Joseph Turner House provides the perfect opportunity for new volunteers to give museum tours, develop new history related programs, join in with our restoration projects or work with our Master Gardener to beautify our three acres of property. Find out more at: www. UnionForgeHeritage.org. Contact: UFHAevents@hotmail.com for details. If you have any foot problems, issues and questions, please contact Howard J. Tzorfas, D.P.M. at 908.236.6999, or visit: www.DrTzorfas.com. Conveniently located in the Hunterdon Hills Plaza, 1386 Hwy 22W, Lebanon. p l a n ta r fa S C i i t i S By Howard J. Tzorfas D.P.M. What the heck is plantar fasciitis? Well if you ever had severe heel or arch pain from getting up in the morning and it goes away during the day and then comes back again after you've been sitting, then you've experienced plantar fasciitis. Ninety percent of foot problems are inherited. You can be born with a high arch foot or a foot that flattens out too much. It may never bother you until later in life or until you are very active. Because you're not getting proper support in your shoes, you can start pulling and stretching a ligament on the bottom of your foot called the plantar fascia. This ligament is very elastic because when you go to bed at night you sleep with your feet going down, which can cause the ligament to contract up so that when you first get up in the morning it's very tight and can cause you severe pain. The problem is that it comes and goes so most people will ignore it thinking it will go away by itself. Plantar fasciitis can be very painful. Many people try home remedies or suggestions that they pick up off the Internet. Most of these only help a little. If you have severe pain then you need to see a podiatrist. Your podiatrist will recommend x-rays to make sure that there are no other problems going on inside your foot or heel. There are many different treatment options to help alleviate your pain. 95% of the time conservative care will get rid of your pain and stop it from coming back. These treatments include cortisone injections, night splints to keep your foot up while you're sleeping. Special straps can be used during the daytime. Over-the-counter arch supports and custom orthotics. Most times oral anti-inflammatories are not that effective. In extremely rare cases when treatment is not working physical therapy can be recommended. Most recent articles have discussed Podiatrists treatment options from across the country with patients with plantar fasciitis. The one thing that they all agree upon is that surgery is rarely recommended. And should only be considered when all other treatments have failed and should not be considered for at least six months up to one year from the start of treatment. "Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude." ~ A.A. Milne DR. HOWARD J. TZORFAS Podiatrist/Foot Specialist Board Cer tified in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery www.DrTzorfas.com OVER 33 YEARS IN PRACTICE Specializing in: • Ingrown & Fungus Nails • Plantar Warts/Children & Adults • Custom Orthotics • Corns/Calluses • Heel Pain/Arch Pain/Plantar Fasciitis • Foot Pain/Ankle Pain/Other Sport Injuries: Bunions/Hammertoes • Diabetic Care/Diabetic Shoes – covered by Medicare • DIGITAL X-RAYS AND VASCULAR TESTING ON-SITE • Evening appointments available! • Medicare and most insurances accepted Call 908.236.6999 Today and Have Relief Tomorrow! Located at the HUNTERDON HILLS PLAZA 1386 Hwy 22 W, Lebanon Also Located at Mack Chiropractic in Little Bears Plaza, 269 Rt.31 South, Suite #5, Washington NJ 07882 908.835.1730 In Practice Since 1990! You're in good hands with Dr.Tzorfas!

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