One in five Americans have experienced Plantar Fasciitis and two million visits are made to physicians annually for this condition. Many of these people look for over-the-counter insoles for Plantar Fasciitis to help them with their foot pain. If you do not have Plantar Fasciitis, it is likely that you know someone who has had…
There are some ideas floating around about heel pain, which need to be cleared up.So here we go… Does a heel spur cause heel pain and need to be surgically removed? No Pain in the heel used to be commonly known as “Heel Spur Syndrome.” Over the years this term has lost favor to Plantar…
Many of us live in areas where a winter season of ice and snow can last 4-5 months of the year. Preparation for winter is necessary to make sure you can navigate safely through the ice and snow. Appropriate shoe gear is essential for your feet to stay warm and allow a good grip in…
Pain in the foot can come from different sources, tendons, ligaments, muscles, nerves, and bones, as well as joints. In this blog, we will be talking about joint pain. Use this blog as a guideline, but a qualified healthcare provider may be needed to help you make a diagnosis. This information is not intended to…
The arch in your foot is important for you to walk properly. Human beings are the only primates that have an arch on the foot. The foot has 26 bones and is a very unique structure. It must do two basic things well, to make your body work normally. When you first come down on…
Foot injuries are common among runners and injuries never seem to occur at a convenient time. They can be expensive and take you out of the event that you have been training for. Avoiding an injury is your best strategy.
Start with an insole and a good shoe! A shoe is the base for the insole and shoe selection to get a good foundation is important. Selecting an insole becomes very important if any of the following conditions are present to support good foot health. Even if you do not have any of the conditions…
Foot pain is a sure sign that something is wrong with your foot. Your feet should not hurt. Foot pain is like the “check engine” light coming on the car’s dashboard. If your feet are painful, then this is your body telling you that something is not right; this is a good time to pay…
Heel pain is one of the most common foot pains at this time. There are approximately 73 million adults in the US reported who have experienced heel pain. Every year about two million people visit a physician for the treatment of heel pain. It is the most common foot condition treated by healthcare providers. Common…
Ball of foot pain is a very common problem that occurs right behind the toes. It can involve throbbing pain, or occasionally numbness and …
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