Happy Feet One Step at a Time

Heel pain is very common; but foot pain is not normal.  Here is a great video that has many practical tips to relieve and prevent heel pain, plus ways you can help identify what the problem is. 
Heel pain may be from an external irritation that leads to a problem like a splinter of the development [...]

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We call them "pump bumps" ; painful, swollen bumps behind the foot, just where the shoe heel rubs against the back of the ankle. This problem usually affects young women in their 20’s and 30’s who love their stilettos.

First it is just an irritation, but left untreated, a pump bump can turn into [...]

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Heel spurs are a painful bony deformity that often form after having plantar fasciitis.  Made of calcium the spur develops where the plantar fascia attaches to the heel under the foot.
 

-Soft gel pad cushions the heel with every step.
-Heels float on cushioned pad.
-Soft velvet top cover for extra comfort.
-Self-stick cushions make for easy application.
-Non-medicated.
-Washable and [...]

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Did you know?
That 80% of people have abnormal walking patterns?
A normal foot turns inward when stepping and adapts to the surface under it. When overpronation occurs, the foot turns inward too much. The joint surfaces meet at an unnatural angle, stretching soft tissue and flattening the arch.

Overpronation is one of the most common causes of [...]

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Question: What can I do to get rid of my corns and/or calluses?
Answer: Corns and calluses can be caused by foot deformities or from an ill-fitting or poor quality shoe. Only wear shoes that are well-constructed and fit properly. Take the time to have your feet measured; if you have gained weight it could make [...]

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