Have you ever had a sharp pain in your heel when you first get out of bed, or the first step after you have rested? Have you wondered to yourself: Could this be plantar fasciitis, what should I do about it?
Have you experienced a foot injury from exercising? Have you ever strained your foot trying to stay active? Foot injuries are unfortunately quite common.
A good lower limb clinician that fits you with the proper shoes for your feet is like an eye specialist finding the perfect glasses for your eyes – both are important to your overall health.
Foot pain can be debilitating! Where you go for help can mean the difference between living with foot pain (which can also include leg, hip, and back pain), and finding ongoing relief so you can maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Joint pain can be a significant hurdle, affecting your ability to move freely and do the things you love. Understanding how to manage joint pain can help you stay active and do more in life, whether due to injury, chronic conditions, or aging
If you have been suffering from heel pain or sore arches, most likely someone has told you to use arch supports or orthotics. But you may wonder, can a pair of custom orthotics actually fix your foot problem? The short answer is yes; orthotics can be an important part of your treatment plan. So let’s dive into what they are and why they work.
You might be asking “So why is shoe width important?” Every foot is unique, just like every person. Some of us have narrow feet, while others have wider feet.
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient, primarily found in animal products, that plays a key role in maintaining nerve function, producing red blood cells, and synthesizing DNA. A deficiency in B12 can lead to a variety of health issues, many of which significantly impact the lower limbs.
When you have foot arthritis, every step can hurt. Each foot has 28 bones and over 30 joints, and can experience inflammation, stiffness, and damage. Whether you are wanting to be proactive or currently suffering in pain, clinical solutions become necessary.
You probably recall the childhood song – “the foot bone’s connected to the ankle bone, the ankle bone’s connected to the leg bone…” While this may have been a broad simplification, there is great truth in this elementary school tune. The human body is like an integrated chain reaction.
