Each time you take a step it exerts a tremendous amount of pressure on your feet, around 500 pounds per step for an average sized person. Add to that pressure the effects of improper fitting shoes and/or shoes designed for fashion, not comfort. No wonder we have tired achy feet by the end of the ...
My mom noticed, several weeks after I was born, that as I was growing, two of my toes (the second and third toes from the big toe) of each foot were fused together. I had two toenails and two separate bones for each toe, but they were webbed below my toe nails. Of course, thinking ...
You may want to check with your health care provider and see what the cost of removing a bunion is. You may not even know what a bunion is, do you? Most people give very little consideration to the care of their feet over the years. As they become older even the smallest of bumps ...
Women’s shoes tend to feature pointed toes that end up pinching our feet. Our shoes usually do not have an appropriate arch support either. High heels shift the body’s weight onto the balls of your feet. This will actually create issues with your tendons and your pelvis. All of these together creates a wonderful environment ...
Whether you are preparing for your first dance as husband and wife or you watch Dancing with the Stars and just want to learn the basic steps, ballroom dancing can be a challenge but it is one that can easily be overcome with the right instructions. In this segment, you will learn the basic arm ...
Some experts believe that wearing any shoes is unhealthy because they change the way you walk, increasing the risk of injury and chronic foot problems. Unfortunately, wearing shoes is a part of our culture; and few people would want to walk down a busy city street in their bare feet no matter how recently they ...
Ah, spring is finally here and that means summer is right around the corner. And of course with the change of the season also comes a change of wardrobes … or they will once the weather cooperates. People will be wearing short-sleeve shirts and tank tops, shorts and cropped pants and of course sandals. People ...
Heel pain is probably one of the most common foot problems in most people. It’s important that you do whatever it takes to get on top of this problem as soon as possible. If pain in your heels persists for an extended period, it’s always best to check with your doctor or a qualified medical ...
Fifty percent of Americans will experience some sort of foot pain at some point in their lives. Some types of pain will require a trip to the doctor, but, there are some types of pain you may be able to handle on your own. Here are some tips to keep your feet healthy and happy. ...
There are many different types of foot problems that diabetics face. The odds that you will have problems with your feet if you are a diabetic increase the longer you have diabetes and they are worse if you have poor glucose control. The complications that occur in diabetics with poor foot care and control include: ...
