Whether you run for fun or for competition, every runner knows how important it is to take care of their feet. Our feet are the foundation for our body weight and structure as we move about. The feet absorb the pounding as we step and that pounding can be 3 to 4 times our body…
Category: Pain Relief & Treatment
All blog articles relating to foot pain: What it is, what causes it, and how to prevent or treat it.
Plantar Fasciitis: Experiencing A Shooting Pain In The Heel?
If you are experiencing a shooting pain in the heel of your foot, you may have a common foot disorder known as Plantar Fasciitis that can be treated with an Orthotic Arch Support otherwise known as a shoe insole or insert.
UMBALANCED, MISALIGNED FEET CAN CAUSE YOUR KNEE PAIN
Many people suffer with knee pain, particularly those who are athletic or very active. One of the most overlooked sources of knee pain is foot imbalance and misaligned feet due to over-pronation or over-supination. Our feet take a lot of abuse, and as a result there are many opportunities for structural failure in the foot….
Pronation: What Is It and How Much is Too Much?
Over-Pronation is a common and damaging medical problem. Pronation is a turning outward of the foot at the ankle, so that one has a tendency to walk on the inner border of the foot. The most common reason for foot problems is due to Over-Pronation.
Flat Feet
Flat Feet (also known as pes planus) is a condition where the foot lacks an arch on the inside. It is a very common condition as almost all children start out with little or no arch. Most kids eventually develop a normal arch; however, often people grow to maturity without the development of a normal arch.