Tweet Are flat feet genetic? Do people with flat feet face a lifetime of supportive shoes and corrective orthotics? What causes flat feet, exactly? Actually, about 20% of the American population has so-called “flat feet.” This is defined as a foot that has no discernible medial arch. If you ask a flat footed person to [...]
Tweet What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition where the plantar fascia – a thick band of connective tissue extending from the heel to the ball of the foot – becomes inflamed due to overuse or too much tension. Plantar fasciitis causes a lot of pain to those who suffer from [...]
Tweet Aches and pains happen, especially when you’re training at the gym or exerting yourself in any heavy lifting activity, like moving. And as we age, we’re prone to other painful conditions like osteoarthritis. But you don’t have to suffer with muscle soreness and stiffness. You can get relief without risking some of the frightening [...]
Tweet One of the questions I’m frequently asked by my clients as they limp in with neuromas, plantar fascitis, hammer toes, knee pain and aching backs is, “What kind of shoes are really good for my feet?” Often, these clients have resorted to wearing those shoes…you know the ones. They look like a small boat [...]
Tweet “The human foot is a work of art and a masterpiece of engineering.” -Leonardo DaVinci Okay ladies, I know you love those cute shoes you scored for a screaming deal on Black Friday! The cute heels (that really aren’t too high), peep toe, patten leather…how could you resist, right? Shoes absolutely make the outfit! [...]
