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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.
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By Howard J. Tzorfas D.P.M.
Why is having flatfeet a problem? Ninety percent of foot problems
are inherited, including having flat feet. Flat feet, or excessive pronation,
fallen arches, or pes planus, is when your feet literally look flat. This is a
common condition where the arch of the foot collapses and the sole of the
foot touches the ground. Feet can also flatten out over time with walking.
When your feet do flatten out too much, they affect the rest of your body,
causing your knees to rotate in and your hips to rotate out, causing you to
have lower back pain and knee pain; when your feet are out of alignment
it can cause other problems in your body.
Having flat feet can cause your feet to change as you get older.
Without the proper support, bones in your feet can change and shift
causing bunions, hammertoes, and pain. People can also develop arthritis
in their feet. A very common problem called plantar fasciitis, which is an
inflammation of the ligament on the bottom of your feet, can be aggravated
by excessive pronation, or flat feet.
One of the best things to help with this situation is to get a pair of custom
arch supports called orthotics. You can attempt to try to help yourself by
buying them over-the-counter, but these are not very good. It's very
important to pay attention to your feet and have them examined
by a podiatrist who will help stop your feet from getting worse.
Most insurances will cover for orthotics.
DR. HOWARD J. TZORFAS Podiatrist/Foot Specialist
Board Cer tified in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
www.DrTzorfas.com
OVER 31 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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