Our feet carry us all day, every day, through life, yet we often neglect their care until they demand our attention. This May, let's prioritize foot health and make strides towards happier, healthier feet.
Golf may seem like a low-impact sport, but the repetitive motions involved can lead to significant foot stress. Walking long distances, swinging, and standing for extended periods all contribute to potential foot pain. Here are some common conditions golfers face:
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects the body’s ability to turn food into energy. After we eat, food is broken down into sugar and released into the bloodstream.
Cortisone shots are commonly used to treat inflammation and pain in the shoulders, back, hands, hips, and knees. Did you know they can also be used for the feet?
Foot health is often overlooked until discomfort makes it impossible to ignore. One of the most common issues people face is bunions – a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe. Bunions can cause significant foot pain, difficulty walking, and even limit the type of shoes you can wear. Fortunately, proactive medical foot care and simple tools like toe spacers can make a meaningful difference, especially for those seeking non-surgical bunion treatment.
Why is it that we often lose weight where no one notices? For example, in our feet! Did you know that as we age, the fat pad under our feet that cushions our heels and balls of our feet wears thin? Foot experts refer to this as fat pad atrophy.
With the summer weather here, we get to spend more time in the swimming pool. Whether in the backyard or at the local community pool, the more time we spend in the water keeping cool, the more likely it becomes that we encounter swimmer’s toe.
When you have foot pain, it can be a relief knowing you have insurance coverage to help with the cost of keeping your feet happy and healthy. However, insurance plans can be confusing and difficult to navigate, especially if it’s all new to you! We’ve got you covered, with answers to some of your most frequently asked insurance coverage questions.
In many households, wearing shoes indoors might seem unnecessary or even discouraged. However, the concept of "indoor shoes" is gaining traction for its health benefits. These are shoes specifically designated for indoor use, designed to provide support, comfort, and protection within the home. Whether you work from home, spend most of your time indoors, or just want to keep your feet healthy, indoor shoes can make a significant difference.
