The Big Lake Wildcat (Big Lake, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 31, 1988 Page: 3 of 10
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MARCH 31, 1988
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Surgeon explains common foot problem
By Jerry L. Cochran-Midland Orthopedic Clinic
Have you ever awaken from a
peaceful night's sleep, sat up
in bed, stood up, and had ex-
cruciating pain in a heel? The
kind of pain that made you hop to
the bathroom? Believe it or not,
there are a surprising number of
people who begin their day in
just that way.
This urge to hop seems to be
associated with activities which
require running, jumping, or
walking on hard surfaces.
Whereas many athletes complain
of this problem, it is by no means
limited to the athletic public.
Frequently a person who spends
most of his or her time walking
on concrete floors will also be
afflicted.
The heel pain is described as
an intensely sharp, sometimes
burning pain that resides in the
weight bearing area of the sole
of the heel. Relief is obtained by
sitting down and getting weight
off of the foot. Some hoppers will
automatically convert themselves
to gliders—they walk on the toes
of the involved foot and maintain
a regular heel-toe gait with the
opposite foot. In other words, it
hurts so badly that the patient
cannot tolerate putting weight on
heel. Needless to say, a situation
like this can present a big
problem in the activities of work
and athletics.
Believe it or not, many people
think that the basis of the diag-
nosis is solely due to a finding on
the typical x-ray of the patient's
foot. This x-ray would demon-
strate a heel spur. This bony
spike grows down from the area
where the plantar fascia joins the
heel bone. The plantar fascia
serves to maintain the arch of the
foot. It goes forth from the heel
and attaches at the base of the
toes.
When weight is placed upon
foot, stress is vectored out to the
heel and through the forefoot
to the base of the metatarsals
(the balls of the feet). The
plantar fascia gets taunt and pre-
vents the arch from flattening
out. Eventually wear and strain
may cause the fascia to become
irritated at the heel. The heel
tries to heal the inflammation in
the only way it can, by growing
more bone and alas, the heel
spur is bom. It is the inflamma-
tion of the plantar fascia, not the
heel spur that causes the incred-
ible pain.
Several operative procedures
have been designed to treat this
problem. However, they do not
address the mechanical problem.
Operations that remove the heel
spur are ridiculous. This is akin
to cutting off a nose that has the
sniffles. Likewise, procedures
that cut the plantar fascia make
little sense and in fact may do
irreparable harm by damaging
the mechanics of the arch.
Successful treatment is direct-
ed towards improving the bio-
mechanical situation that caused
the problem in the first place.
A biomechanical orthosis (a
custom made shoe insert) is
made to fit the foot. This device
allows the foot to once again
function normally in a mechani-
cal sense, and the excessive
stress on the fascia is relieved.
Oral anti-inflammatory medi-
cations are also utilized. These
serve to decrease the inflamma-
tion. Occasionally corticosteriod
injections to the heel may be
necessary. Physical therapy
modalities are also very helpful.
Ultrasound may be especially
beneficial.
As a last consideration, do not
allow a painful heel go on for
a long period of time. It seems
that the longer the patient
suffers with this problem, the
longer it takes to get rid of it.
County committee members
Hunger walk will benefit to be elected by Farmers
programs of Church's choice
Th Big Lake Good Friday
Devotional/Hunger Walk aids
churches and other humanitarian
organizations cope with depriva-
tion, and find a new beginning.
Central and Latin America has
thousands of families caught in
political violence and civil war.
In search of sanctuary, they have
been uprooted from their homes
and their lands, and separated
from their loved ones. Church
World Service and allied agen-
cies helps support programs that
offer refugees training in new
skills--and hope for a better
future. Participate in the 10
kilometer Walk, beginning at
8:30 a.m. on April 1 in the
County Park. Each walker will
have a number of sponsors who
donate to relief causes. The goal
is $5,000; $4,400 was raised in
1987.
Cooperating churches and
organizations are now recruit-
ing walkers and sponsors of
walkers. First United Methodist
Church is the central supply for
the Walk materials. Walkers
will carry a 40-pound cross
throughout the city, in solidarity
with Jesus' Walk to Calvary.
Theme of the local seasonal
event is "He Walked for Us...We
Walk for Others". One-fourth
of the proceeds will be used in
Big Lake for the Mcals-on-
Wheels program of Trail Blazers,
Inc.
Big Lake Motor Co.
1986 Suburban Loaded-$1 2,75000
1986 S15 Pickup- V6 Automatic & Air- $6,1 7500
1986 Mustang LX - $6,65000
884-2136
Owners
Jimmy Farmer
Darrell Berlin
215 Main Street
The Farmers Home Admini-
stration (FmHA) will begin
accepting nominations April 5
for election of county committee
members under new rules that
make it easier for farmers to
qualify as candidates and to
vote, Wyatt Nesbit said today.
FmHA county committees per-
form a variety of duties for the
U.S. Department of Agricul-
ture's credit agency, including
deciding whether an applicant
is eligible for a farm loan.
"One important change
broadens the definition of a
farmer to anyone who has an
interest in a farm in the county
as ownefr, tenant or share-
cropper," Nesibt said. "The
new definition also includes
the-spouse df an eligible farmer.
An old requirement that more
than half of the candidate's
income must come from the farm
operation has been dropped."
"The nominating period has
been extended to 45 days from
the previous 25 days thus allow-
ing more opportunity for people
to ru.i for the committee," Nesbit
said. "At least three eligible
farmer voters, including the
nominee, must sign the
petition."
Two of the three committee
members are elected by farmers
in the county, and one is appoint-
ed b^ FmHA. One of the elected
seats is to be filled for a three-
year term at this year's election,
which is scheduled for June 30.
"Another important change
this year is that one member of
the committee can be an active
FmHA farm borrower, or be
eligible for an FmHA fanp IpjB,"
Wyatt Nesbit said. "Previsufly,
this was not allowed."
Anyone interested in running
for the committee can obtain a
petition and other information
from the FmHA county office
at 103 S. Irving, Rm 510, San
Angelo, Tx. 76903.
Happy Easter
“Please remember that we will
not change our clocks for
Daylight Savings time until after
Church Sunday
First Baptist Church
Martin’s Dept. Store
Bridal Registry
Mrs. Kevin Moore
nee Nancy Smith
Choose Nancy's Gift Selections at
Martin's Dept. Store
China, Crystal & Flatwear
211 Main
884-2113
I
Don’t forget
The youngest first lady in the nation's history was Frances Folsom Cleve-
land She married the President in the Blue Room of the White House
when she was 21 years old.
You must report all income.
For example, income
from a second job, a freelance
assignment. a home child care
sers ice, interest on a savings
account, and income earned in
another country.
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INSURE!!!
Auto Insurance Is
A Must for Drivers
Vote & Elect
Jim O’Bryan
County Commissioner
Precinct 1
We have Cross pens and pencils,
ink, lead and eraser refills. The
Big Lake Wildcat, 309 Second
St., Big Lake.
C. Freddy Miller, D.V.M.
Veterinary Clinic
Will be in Big Lake every Wed.
from 1:30 until 6:00 p.m.
Woodmen of the World building
Rear Entrance
Call ahead for special procedures
949-1976
Protect yourself rind others with <in auto-
mobile policy that will cover all liabilities
We can offer you complete protection at
reasonable rates Don't wait Come in
and get all the facts at no obligation
We II handle all your needs
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Insurance Agency
Business 915-884-2502
FULL INSURANCE COVERAGE
FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY,
YOUR BUSINESS
Thank you for your support on March 8
I will appreciate your consideration on
—April 12-
Absentee Voting April 4-8
at County Clerk’s Office
Thank You
Jim
I Pol. Adv. paid by Jim O'Bryan, Box 130, Big Lake, Texas 76932
We’re going to rewrite
your phone book soon.
Do you want
us to make any changes?
Before the presses roll on the new edi-
tion of your phone book, take a minute to
check:
Make sure you're listed correctly.
Or tell us if you'd like more listings (the
kids, a relative, or your spouse, for
example).
After all, it’s your phone book. When you
see your name in print, it ought to be the
way you want to see it.
So. if you want any changes or additions,
let us tell you what the charges might be, if
any. Just call our business office now.
Closing date for this edtttop. Apr# j
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Werst, David. The Big Lake Wildcat (Big Lake, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 31, 1988, newspaper, March 31, 1988; Big Lake, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth656407/m1/3/: accessed July 5, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Reagan County Library.