How Do Your Feet Affect Your Spine and Cause Back Pain
Many people suffer from back pain. In fact, the American Chiropractic Association reports that at least 80% of individuals have experienced a backache at one point in their lives. Also, research places back pain among popular reasons why people see a doctor. In most cases, backaches are caused by obvious reasons such as bending or […]
How do I know if my bunion requires surgery?
Bunions are not nice to have – they’re painful, and they give your feet a strange shape. But, what exactly is a bunion? Well, bunions happen when the joint that connects your big toe to the rest of your foot gets bent out of place, which causes it to deform and swell up. They don’t happen […]
How Plantar Fasciitis Sleeves Protect your Feet
Plantar fasciitis is a medical condition that develops on the heels. The complication arises when there is excess pressure directed towards the heels. Majority of athletes develop the condition. In general, 10% of the population suffers from the disease any at any given time. Fortunately, several measures can help relieve symptoms that result from the […]
4 Ways to Treat Heel Pain
Introduction One of the most common foot complications is heel pain. It takes place behind or beneath the heel. It is usually somewhere close to where the heel bone connects to the calf. After many years of seeing clients with heel pain, we have simplified 5 common methods to treat and recover from heel pain. […]
10 Common Foot Problems of People Over 40- Part 2
Hammertoes Hammertoes are a type of deformity on the toes in which one toe is crossed or bent on the toe joint. With time, the condition may become worse and require surgery to fix it. However, surgery should be the last option when other treatments do not work. You should consider simple exercises with your […]
10 Common Foot Problems of People Over 40- Part 1
Most of the foot problems start to affect people over 40 years, although they might occur in younger people. Besides, our feet are subjected to various problems as they support our bodies when walking, running, sitting, and climbing. As you reach the age of 40 years, you will start to experience symptoms such as inflammation, […]
4 Tips that Make Your Feet Look Pretty
Our feet are an essential part of us and making them look good is very important. There are various things that affect our feet such as cracked heels, fungal infections, and also ingrown nails. The three problems mentioned above are some of the most common ones and knowing how to avoid them and even other […]
A Tribute to Our Teachers
Teachers Suffer from Foot and Leg Problems Who would have thought that you spend you entire career teaching and you end up suffering from foot and knee pain in your later years? We didn’t know that too, but over the years, we have seen so many teachers come through our doors, saying that if only […]
Why Kids Need an Insole
Children are fragile beings, especially during their early stages of development. Due to their exploration that involves a lot of movement and physical activities, they can develop some health complications associated with their feet. For that reason, it is essential to find a way to protect your child’s feet. Below are some common foot problems […]
What Causes Ankle Injuries and How to Contain Them
Ankles support our weight allowing us to move about effortlessly. Also, they have several nerve endings on them, so you can imagine the kind of agony that you can go through if they start aching. If you experience severe aches on your ankles, see below for possible causes and how to treat them. Arthritis Arthritis […]