By Rehan Iqbal Foot pain first thing in the morning is one of the most well-known characteristics of plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia tightens and starts to heel while at rest during the night. When you stand up and apply pressure on that inflamed, irritated ligament, it causes immediate stretching that comes with intense pain. […]
Rehan Iqbal
After undergoing quite a few sports injuries while playing football and rugby, Rehan has a good understanding on foot and leg issues. He writes with his own experiences in overcoming the pain. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities like running and hiking.
Choosing the Best Stethoscope for Nurses
By Rehan Iqbal A Stethoscope is not just an accessory. It is a vital tool that a nurse uses in her daily life. A nurse has two main uses for a stethoscope. The first is for auscultation and the second is for checking the blood pressure. That’s why it is not a wonder that nurses […]
Is Surgery Advisable for Plantar Fasciitis?
By Rehan Iqbal If you are experiencing heel pain, you may have plantar fasciitis (PLAN-tar fash-ee-EYE-tus) which happens when the plantar fascia (the flat, long ligament on the sole of your foot) becomes torn and strained. When this happens, the ligament can become irritated, swollen and weak causing pain at the connection point of the […]
The Flat Footed Problem
By Rehan Iqbal Everyone is born with flat feet, which simply means the bottoms of the feet would push into the floor if they were to stand up. By the age of 6, most children develop arches that rise along the inside edge of both feet. Those arches promote an even distribution of body weight. […]
Simple Home Remedies for Plantar Fasciitis
By Rehan Iqbal If you experience heel pain when you get up in the morning and start moving, you’re likely suffering from plantar fasciitis. The pain is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a tissue in the back of the foot that absorbs a lot of the shock when your feet hit […]
Important Characteristics of Nursing Shoes
By Rehan Iqbal Comfort hasn’t always been part of the job description of nurses. In fact, most of their day is filled with discomfort. This can be attributed to a variety of reasons. The long hours that they spend standing, the lack of time for a good relaxing break and the physical exertion are the […]
5 Men’s Nursing Shoes for Total Comfort
By Rehan Iqbal Nursing is an under-rated and notoriously dangerous profession. Not only are nurses overworked, but they have to be such professional multi-taskers that common dangers are all-too-often ignored or take a backseat to life or death situations. For this reason, the nursing profession is consistently the top industry with the most serious job-based […]
5 Comfortable House Slippers with Arch Support
By Rehan Iqbal Finding the correct arch support in a shoe is a must for anyone suffering from fallen arches who needs a little more support and comfort while they are walking. Sometimes this is a struggle, at other times a simple orthotic insole can do wonders. This is all fine for providing ideal arch […]
10 Best Flats with Arch Support for Work
By Rehan Iqbal Warmer days and nights bring a lot of joy across the nation. They also are often the bearer of extra pain. Certainly this isn’t due to the temperatures themselves, but how we choose to dress for our favorite outings. Flats and sandals are summertime staples. Yet, as podiatrists all over will admit […]
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