By Rehan Iqbal If you suffer from plantar fasciitis, you certainly know the pain that comes with walking in the wrong shoes. Without adequate support, your feet will feel uncomfortable all day long. Chances are, you have already found the ideal shoes to help alleviate the pain associated with this condition.But what do you do […]
9 Best Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis and Sensitive Feet
By Janelle Barowski, MSN RN Welcome to our guide for choosing Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis.Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. About 1 in 10 people will experience plantar fasciitis at one point in their lifetime. This condition can negatively affect your quality of life if left untreated.The plantar fascia runs along […]
Can Surgery be an Option for Plantar Fasciitis?
By Rehan Iqbal Most people who have plantar fasciitis (aka: “first-step-pain”) experience heel pain when arising from bed each day or after they have been sitting for quite a while. What can you do about plantar fasciitis? Do you need surgery? In this article, we explore these questions and the choices.If you are experiencing heel pain, you […]
Bone Spurs in the Feet? Symptoms, Causes and Prevention
By Rehan Iqbal If you’ve ever walked for short distances and felt a tremendous, shooting pain at the bottom of your foot, you might be suffering from a condition known as bone spurs. Bone spurs can happen to anyone at any age, although they are more common in older adults with osteoarthritis. Bone spurs are a […]
Understanding What are Shin Splints?
By Konrad Barnes This is a topic we’ve been wanting to cover for quite some time now. Yes, the classic running injury.What are Shin Splints? Shin Splints actually quite a common overuse injury. It’s defined as an exercise induced injury of the posteromedial tibial border. Or in more simpler terms the lower third section of your […]
Can Insoles Help With Lower Back Pain?
By Dr Nsisong Asanga Lower back pain can strike without warning, significantly affecting your health, safety, and well-being. Almost everyone will experience back pain at some point in their lives. And It’s one of the most common causes of missed work in the United States, leading to about $67 billion in lost income and […]
Do Hard or Soft Orthotics Help With Plantar Fasciitis?
By Konrad Barnes Which type of orthotics are better for plantar fasciitis? Soft orthotics or soft inserts with arch support are the better for plantar fasciitis as they are able to absorb shock minimizing the impact on your feet. Before we dive deeper into this conversation I think it would be best if we just have […]
What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?
By Rehan Iqbal In April this year, the legendary golfer, Tiger Woods, took to his Twitter page to announce he was withdrawing from the Masters Tournament due to a foot injury called plantar fasciitis (PF).“I am disappointed to have to WD this morning due to reaggravating my plantar fasciitis,” Mr. Woods, 47, tweeted.And recently, the […]
Can You Heal Plantar Fasciitis Quickly?
By Donna Reese, RN, MSN If you have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, you are well acquainted with the aggravating foot pain and disability it can cause. Certainly, you wish for this distress to resolve quickly. However, your doctor may have explained that it takes awhile for plantar fasciitis to heal. Can you heal […]
Why Do Women Have Heel Pain More Frequently Than Men?
By Janelle Barowski, MSN RN Heel pain is a debilitating but common experience. Current research indicates that as many as 1 in 8 adults have heel pain. More than half of the participants reported severe heel pain that affects their daily life. Women have heel pain more frequently than men do. But why? Some conditions […]
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