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8 Amazing Facts About Your Feet

Our feet are unfairly forgotten body parts a lot of the time. We tend to forget about intentionally washing them in the shower, we seem to become “bathroom doctors” instead of going to a professional when it comes to them and rarely do they get self-love outside of the routine pedicure (if even that for […]

Heel Pain – When Surgery is Necessary

Heel pain can be terribly painful and even debilitating if left untreated. For many who experience pain in and around the heel area, it is most likely what is known as plantar fasciitis (inflammation to the plantar fascia ligament). Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis is most commonly caused by strain or injury to the tissue in the […]

6 Things Runners Can Do to Prevent Foot and Leg Cramps

Foot and Leg cramps are painful muscle spasms that develop seemingly out of the blue. These muscle cramps not only interrupt your exercise, they can cause injury to the muscle fibers and lead to more serious issues down the road if they go unaddressed. From shallow breathing to dehydration, foot and leg cramps while running […]

Orthotics : Are You a Candidate?

If you’re suffering from heel and foot pain or have experienced chronic issues in your ankles, knees, hips or lower back with seemingly no solution, you may be a candidate for over-the-counter or custom-fitted orthotics. From fixing flat feet to alleviating high arches, orthotics can help to mold your feet as they were originally intended […]