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Problems with the feet can lead to lower back pain. Custom shoe orthotic inserts can offer pain relief.
Continue Reading →As you age, the tendons and ligaments in your body get weaker/looser, which changes the dynamics of your joints. It’s probably related to the decrease in human growth hormone levels as we age. Tendons attach muscles to bones, while ligaments attach the ends of bones forming a joint. The area that you will notice [...]
Continue Reading →If you notice a gradually developing pain in your forefoot (just past your instep) between the tarsal bones of the 3rd and 4th toes that is worse when you press it between your thumb and index finger, you most likely have what’s called a Morton’s Neuroma. Despite it’s name, it is not a true tumor. [...]
Continue Reading →Heel pain can be caused by a number of factors. One of the most common is a heel spur, medically referred to as a calcaneal spur. A heel spur is an outgrowth of bone in the shape of a small spire. If it’s at the bottom or side of the heel (calcaneous) it can be [...]
Continue Reading →I think most people have sprained their ankle at least once in their lifetime, me included. It can hurt like the dickens and for some unfortunate people it can require a visit to an orthopedic surgeon. Thankfully, the vast majority of sprained ankles can be treated at home, and resolved 100% in time. Most sprained [...]
Continue Reading →Walk-FIt: Relieve Foot and Lower Back Pain
