Plantar fasciitis is a constant, nagging pain for many people who suffer with it. But most cases of plantar fasciitis can be treated at home with a few easy remedies; avoiding numerous doctor’s office visits and potentially surgery. So what can you do to start treating your plantar fasciitis now? The answers are easier than […]
Continue readingPlantar fasciitis is one of the most common inflammatory conditions that appears in general population, involving a part of the lower limb (the foot). It is considered that there are a number of factors which contribute to the appearance of such problems, including the high BMI (obesity) and the excess pronation of the foot. Medical […]
Continue readingOver and over again we hear about the importance of arch support for alleviating plantar fasciitis symptoms. So why do we continue to hear these success stories about going barefoot? Is there any truth to the numerous posts that say being barefoot can cure this otherwise incurable ailment? Well, we dug through the scientific evidence […]
Continue readingSuffering from plantar fasciitis, one of the most troublesome symptoms you have to deal with is heel pain. This pain can be quite intense and it can prevent you from fully functioning during the work day. You might not be aware of this for a fact but you can improve your symptoms by wearing shoes […]
Continue readingPlantar fasciitis is a condition that can be successfully kept under control with the help of conservative treatments. Patients are advised to wear orthotic inserts into their shoes, try out night splints and refrain from walking barefooted. Scraping is one of the newest recommendations for patients with plantar fasciitis; performed on a regular basis and […]
Continue readingUpon visiting the doctor for the first time, most patients who suffer from plantar fasciitis will complain of that stabbing pain produced by the first steps taken in the morning. Plantar fasciitis can become an invalidating condition, especially if no conservative measures are taken. The good news is that the symptoms of this condition can […]
Continue readingIf you suffer from plantar fasciitis, you are probably aware that there are a number of conservative measures that can be of help. For example, you can wear custom-fitted shoes, orthotic inserts and even podiatric-designed flip flops. However, you also have the possibility of using toe separators, which represent a must-have for anyone who is […]
Continue readingPlantar fasciitis can be a major pain in the foot. It can make activities like walking and standing almost impossible, crushing your quality of life. Luckily, it can be managed with conservative treatments like exercises (check out our Home Remedies article) and simple, inexpensive shoe insoles. In fact, prefabricated plantar fasciitis insoles like the ones […]
Continue readingPlantar fasciitis can be a chronic, never-ending pain in the foot. If you are someone who has tried everything and you are still suffering with the heel pain of plantar fasciitis, it might be time to break out the night splints. Night splints are often a last-ditch effort for many plantar fasciitis suffers to kick […]
Continue readingToenail fungus is a stubborn infection, one that can take up to one full year, in order to solve. Among the most common treatment options, there are topical solutions, anti-fungal oral medication and laser ablation. The surgical removal is reserved for the most severe cases, unresponsive to the above mentioned treatment measures. More recently, colloidal […]
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