Is Your Back Pain Caused By Your Feet?
Back pain can be unbearable – when you have it, the only thing you want is to be rid of it. But if you’re trying all you can to treat your back and nothing’s fixing the problem for good, have you considered treating your feet? Your body is interconnected with muscles,...
What Are Fallen Arches?
If you take a close look an adult foot (from the inside) you will notice an inward/upward curve at the center. This curve is known as an arch, and it’s formed by tendons in the foot and lower leg attached at the heel and foot bones. When these tendons pull and attach...
What’s the Difference Between Bunions and Corns?
Foot injuries or deformities that are either not recognized or improperly addressed may lead to considerable functional disability, with a negative impact on quality of life and your ability to perform everyday tasks. Bunions and corns are two common, albeit painful...
Ways to Fix Rough Heels Safely
The summer months are brutal on your feet, especially your heels. Wearing flip flops and sandals everywhere you go, with nothing protecting your feet from the elements can leave you with cracked and rough heels that are unsightly, uncomfortable and, in extreme cases,...
3 Ways to Treat Athlete’s Foot
Your foot starts itching, cracking and even blistering. You made the mistake of walking barefoot in the showers at the gym, or accidentally brushing your foot against someone who has athlete's foot already. A fungal infection that grows on the skin of your foot,...
How to Treat and Avoid the 3 Most Common Football Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
How to Treat and Avoid Football Injuries to the Foot and Ankle Welcome to our comprehensive guide on treating and avoiding football injuries to the foot and ankle. In this article, we will explore the three most common injuries that football players experience in...
Fissures And Cracks – What Are They?
What Else Could it Be if Not Fungus Under Your Nails?
Many times, if you have an infection in a toenail, it’s caused by fungus. But there are times when that’s not the case. So what else could it be if not fungus under your nails? Paronychia is a type of infection that affects the area surrounding your toenail. This is...
How to Safely Run Outside In the Winter
Winter running can be very enjoyable: it's a great way to keep warm, it helps keep your body in shape, and it gets you out of the house during cold weather. It's important, however, to be aware of potential pitfalls. Check your shoes. You need healthy feet for running...