Hallux Rigidus and Hallux Limitus are the same foot disorder but at different stages of development. The condition brings on limited motion to the big toe or a stiff toe. When movement is restricted by a bone spur, upper movement of the toe is restricted. When the joint is capable of motion, the condition is Hallux Limitus. However, if left untreated,…
Category: Pain Relief & Treatment
All blog articles relating to foot pain: What it is, what causes it, and how to prevent or treat it.
Morton’s Neuroma and The Best Insoles for Treatment
Do you have pain in the ball of your foot, most commonly between your third and fourth toes? Many times this pain that you are feeling is called Morton’s Neuroma. What is Morton’s Neuroma? Morton’s Neuroma (also known as Morton’s Metatarsalgia or Morton’s disease) is a foot condition that occurs in the forefoot…
Supination and The Best Insoles for Treatment
Supination and The Best Insoles for Treatment If you have a high arch type, constantly feel like you’re walking on the outside of your feet, or feel like your feet can’t handle much shock from walking or running, you may have heard the words supination, or under-pronation. What is Supination? Supination is the “turning outward”…
Plantar Fasciitis and The Best Insoles for Treatment
Plantar Fasciitis is the one of the most common foot conditions that many people experience throughout their lives. Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia tendon, the flat band of tissue that runs lengthwise on the bottom of your foot and is what connects your toes to your heel bone. Many describe plantar…
Over-Pronation and The Best Insoles for Treatment
With each step you take every day, your foot flattens slightly as you shift your weight from heel to forefoot during your step. This is a natural motion and is called “pronation.” However, it is common for individuals to over-pronate, or over-flatten the arch of the foot during each step, which is often characterized by…