Equinus, or limited ankle flexibility, forces your body to compensate with every step, driving chronic conditions like plantar fasciitis and lower back pain. Discover how identifying this hidden tightness and getting expert care from Dr. Christina Garvin and the team at Elk Grove Foot and Ankle Clinic can restore your natural stride and keep you moving comfortably.

If you’ve ever rolled out of bed in the morning, taken that very first step, and felt a sharp, stabbing pain shoot through your heel, you are far from alone. In my practice here at Elk Grove Foot and Ankle Clinic, it is one of the most common complaints I hear from patients. That morning agony is classic plantar fasciitis, and while it often loosens up as you walk around, ignoring it usually turns a minor nuisance into a stubborn roadblock that keeps you off your feet. Let's