Have You Checked the Health of Your Shoes?
Shoes have a tough life – they're bumped and scuffed through dust and dirt and mud, and worn for hours every day. It’s no surprise, then, that keeping your footwear in good shape is key to keeping your feet healthy. Make sure they're the right size. It may seem...
Foot Pain and Pregnancy: Causes and Solutions
When pregnant, a woman’s body goes through a myriad of changes, some more uncomfortable than others. One of the most overlooked ailments that women endure during pregnancy is foot pain. Causes of Foot Pain During Pregnancy Two of the most common causes of foot pain...
5 Reasons Seniors Should Visit a Podiatrist
Proper foot health is an often overlooked but extremely important issue for senior citizens. Without healthy feet, it will be difficult to maintain an active lifestyle. In order to ensure good foot health throughout their golden years, seniors should visit a...
What Stretches Can Help Relieve Plantar Fasciitis?
There are various stretch exercises you can do in order to relieve the pain of plantar fasciitis. The best time to start with some of these exercises is early in the morning before you get out of bed, seeing as sleep tightens the planta fascia. However, it's not...
Stretches to Help Prevent Common Running Injuries
Heel Pain
Heel pain is likely the most common problem most podiatrist treat. Heel pain can happen for many reasons but the most common of these is a condition known as plantar fasciitis. This used to be called "heel spur" but we have long ago learned that this terminology is...
Can Running Through the Pain Cause Permanent Nerve Damage?
One of the most difficult things for a runner to determine is when it is okay to keep running through pain versus when it's time to ease up. It is a very common thing for runners to experience various aches and pains due to general muscle soreness, so not every pain...
Diabetes and Its Effect on the Feet
The effect of diabetes on your feet Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by impaired glucose metabolism resulting in elevated glucose levels. Diabetes affects over 29 million Americans and that number is rising. An elevated blood glucose leads to damaged...
Is Never Removing Nail Polish Unhealthy for Toenails?
There’s an ongoing dispute surrounding nail polish and the effects it could have when worn too long, especially on toenails. One of the most common beliefs is that toenails need to breathe in order to stay healthy. The fact of the matter is that different people will...