What is a “hairline fracture”? “Hairline fractures” are actually what we call stress fractures which simply means the bone cracks (or fractures) under stress.  Bones are able to absorb limited amounts of stress and strain that is placed upon them because they are rigid structures, unlike soft tissues which are more flexible.   When more stress or strain is place on a bone, it may react and cause either irritation (bone bruise), inflammation (bone marrow edema) or fracture.  Most commonly, these fractures appear very slight or …

Family Podiatry Center makes custom orthotics to correct knee, back, hip, and foot pain using Footmaxx. If you’re feeling pain that resonates through your ankles, into your knees, up to your hips, or lower back, it could be the result of foot pronation, or supination.  As you walk or run, weight distributes across the bottom of your foot.  Over time as your step distributes weight unevenly, ligaments and tendons take on additional stress causing musculoskeletal conditions.