Two Effective Approaches To Resolving Heel Pain

Posted on 27 May 2016

Have you been experiencing severe heel pain? If so, you may have a condition that is referred to as plantar fasciitis. This is a condition that is sometimes confused with heel spurs because of the heel pain that both of these conditions cause. The following information will help you to better understand things you can do to relieve heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis. Massage Massaging your foot area can help with pain episodes. [Read More]

Getting Help For That Painful Heel Problem

Posted on 23 March 2016

You step out of bed in the morning and have sharp pain in your heel. The pain is so great that it's hard to put your full weight down on your foot. You likely have one of two common foot problems and, without some help, you may limp around for days with the pain. A visit to your local podiatrist will identify the problem and get you some relief. Here is what you need to know about Achilles' tendonitis and bone spurs, both potential causes of your heel pain. [Read More]

How To Choose Running Shoes That Will Maximize Your Speed

Posted on 9 February 2016

If you would like to become a faster runner, you will need to look at every possible adjustment you can make to improve your speed. While most of your speed comes down to your muscles and running technique, you will be limited in how fast you can run if you do not wear the right shoes. The Weight Of The Shoe Shoes have been tested to determine how shoe weight affects a runner's ability to run fast. [Read More]

Cutting With Caution: Why Diabetics Must Avoid Ingrown Toenails And What To Do If You Get One

Posted on 25 November 2015

For most people, an ingrown toenail is a slightly painful inconvenience. But for a person with diabetes, an ingrown toenail can be a major medical concern.  That's because nerve damage to the feet caused by diabetes, which is called peripheral neuropathy, can impact your ability to feel anything done to your feet, so you could end up having huge wounds since you didn't know when to stop. And coupled with a diabetic's slowness to heal, these wounds could easily become infected. [Read More]

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Podiatrists and Diabetes: Secrets and Facts You Need to Know

Hi, my name is Jeanie, and a few years ago, I watched my mum die of complications with diabetes. In the months leading up to her death, she had a lot of issues with her feet. I did what I could, but honestly, I wasn't able to give her the relief I would have liked to have provided. Through the experience, I did a lot of research into podiatry and diabetes, and I learned a lot about how to maximise podiatry care and how to take care of your ailing feet at home. I don't want anyone to go through the foot pain my mum had so I created a blog. Please explore this space for tips.

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