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.
When standing, the body is a closed kinetic chain, meaning what happens in the feet can affect the ankles, knees, hips and back. If the feet are abnormally positioned or their alignment is off, the rest of the body could suffer.
Morton's neuroma may be the cause of your sharp, searing pain in the ball of your foot, particularly between your third and fourth toes, or if you've ever felt as though you're walking on a stone. This common but frequently misdiagnosed illness causes pain, numbness, or a tingling feeling when the nerve between your toes becomes crushed or inflamed.
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.
It’s the age-old debate: barefoot and natural, or supportive footwear. When you have pain in your feet, especially along your arch (pain may be sharp shooting pain or feel achy and sore) supporting your foot may be the solution.
The New Balance 880 has been part of the core shoe selection for many years because it is suitable for most foot types, especially when an orthotic is needed inside to provide increased support or control. The New Balance 880 is a fantastic athletic shoe, offering a wide toe box for more comfort, fresh foam for cushion and excellent support in the arch.
Nobody likes pain in the feet when they are out hiking and enjoying all the beauty that fall brings. Don’t let swelling continue to get in the way of pain-free hiking, read below to find out what you can do to help keep those legs feeling fresh.
Foot pain is more common than you might think—and it often shows up in your heel, the ball of your foot, or around your toes. These small areas bear a lot of pressure every day. When something’s off, even just standing or walking around the house can become painful. The good news? With the right combination of custom orthotics and properly fitted shoes, you can find relief and help prevent things from getting worse.
Orthotics do more than just support your arches. In addition to providing relief for painful foot problems or injuries, orthotics may also help those who must walk or stand for a long time as part of their job by redistributing pressures across their feet and lower limbs.
