An introspective look into what heel spurs are, what causes them, how they affect you and how you can deal with them. Pain in the heel area of the foot? Is the pain localized to when you wake up in the mornings or after you’ve completed your daily five mile run? Does it get worse when […]
What Does a Podiatrist Do?
A podiatrist is a medical specialist (aka: doctor of podiatric medicine or podiatric physician) who has trained to assist with ailments of the feet and lower legs. A podiatrist may also work on an ongoing basis with patients experiencing diseases such as diabetes which causes foot and lower leg complications (e.g. slow healing of wounds, […]
Can Orthotics Help With Heel Pain?
It is very common for athletes, active individuals and senior citizens to experience all sorts of foot pain, especially heel pain. Luckily, this sort of problem can often be alleviated by custom, or even over-the-counter (OTC) orthotics. In this article, we explore the topic of use of orthotics to relieve heel pain. Read on to […]
Should You Use Heel Cups or Shoe Inserts for Heel Pain?
Can orthotic devices help treat chronic heel pain?Orthotics have, over the last decade or so, become far more common amongst our running community. I see more and more people using some sort of orthotic device as part of their daily or weekly training schedule. I see them at running clubs, in gym bags and even […]
Are Crocs Good for Flat Feet?
Do you suffer from flat feet? Those who live daily with this characteristic potentially experience a wide range of symptoms from minor, to the most intense side effects you can imagine. Minor aches and pains, including occasional balance problems are associated with flat feet.However, in some cases, more severe issues transpire, like plantar fasciitis and […]
How Long do Custom Foot Orthotics Last?
When you spend a significant amount of money on footwear, one of the most pressing challenges is how to get the maximum life out of said footwear. The same holds true for high-priced medical equipment – most components don’t come cheap, and most users must rely on once-in-a-lifetime insurance company approval to obtain these items […]
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