Whether you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, or know someone who does, it affects every aspect of your life, making mundane activities and occurrences more important to take note of, especially when it comes to foot health.
Do you ever have a day where you have to say no to an activity because your feet just hurt? We understand that life gets busy and can keep you on the go much longer than anticipated.
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.
Plantar Fasciitis is the most common type of Heel Pain! If you wake up from bed in the morning and experience a shooting heel pain when your feet hit the floor, you could be suffering from Plantar Fasciitis.
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.
There are 26 bones in the feet and they continue to grow until the mid to late teenage years. This means that until fully formed, there are delicate growth plates in the foot bones of a child and adolescent.
Our feet are a complex structure of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints that must all work together for proper function. If feet are abnormally positioned or alignment is off, the rest of the body could suffer.
When it comes to footwear, comfort and style often top the list of priorities for many people. Athleisure wear shoes like Vans and Converse, with their timeless designs and casual appeal, have gained immense popularity over the years.
