When is Heel Pain NOT Plantar Fasciitis?
If you’re suffering from heel pain, you may well assume that you have plantar fasciitis. This condition, often called “heel spurs,” is the most common cause of a painful heel – but in some cases, another condition may be to blame. Stress fracture This is a...
I Sprained My Ankle a Month Ago – Why Does It Still Hurt?
A sprained ankle usually takes between two and six weeks to heal, so it’s not necessarily worrying if you’re still suffering pain after a month. It may just be that you have a rather more severe sprain that will take a little longer to get better. However,...
Is It Normal to Have Different-Sized Feet?
Are different-sized feet normal? Absolutely yes! It’s very common and perfectly normal to have feet that are different sizes. Although (humans) are, for the most part, bilaterally symmetrical, one half of our body may not be an exact mirror of the other. In fact, some...
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...
How to Keep From Getting Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails can be a nuisance to deal with, and in extreme cases they can even require surgery to be removed. Fortunately, there are a handful of practical measures you can take to prevent this bothersome condition. Below are 3 simple steps to follow to keep from...
The Truth About Dress Shoes and the Foot Damage They Cause
You’re a busy working professional. Every morning, you pick out work clothes, iron them, and then choose dress shoes. Whether you’re a male wearing dressy loafers or a female wearing high-heeled mules, your dress shoes might be messing with your feet more...
What Your Shoes Tell You About Your Walking Stride
How To Tell A Normal Wear Pattern Vs. Overpronation Or Supination If you flip over your shoes, you can tell a lot about your foot health. How? The pattern of wear on the bottoms of your shoes means different things. Your walking stride creates the foot pattern or...
How to Find the Right Marathon Training Shoes
The last thing you need in the middle of marathon training is a foot injury, right? To throw the brakes on just because of some incessant pain? No, thank you! While you might be able to pull through a sore quad, persistent foot discomfort can terminate training in a...