As a soon to be, 40-year-old, former high school and collegiate athlete (who still can’t give up the sports), I have certainly had more than my fair share of sports-related injuries. On one occasion, nearly seven years ago, I awoke one morning after a routine session of basketball the evening before. As I got out ...
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 ...
A person can be plagued with so many different things that just getting up in the morning can be challenging – and painful. The older you get, the more ailments you could be stricken with, and those pains and conditions can end up being quite costly. By the time you go to the doctor, buy ...
· Your heels hurt or burn when you get out of bed in the morning, or after prolonged sitting. · The pain often comes during cardio exercise, or the day after. · The pain can be so bad, that every step hurts. · The pain may extend along the outer sides of the feet; your ...
Foot pain in the heel is typically caused by a condition called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a common sports injury, though it can also be caused by wearing shoes that do not fit properly, obesity, and flat-footedness. According to the Mayo Clinic, the condition occurs when there is excessive tension on the plantar fascia ...
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that occurs when the connective tissue on the bottom of the foot becomes inflamed. The plantar fascia supports the arch and structure of the foot. It extends from the heel to the toes. The pain one feels from the plantar fasciitis occurs on the bottom of the foot near the ...
Anyone with heel spurs knows how incredibly painful they can be, and those with sore feet want nothing more than a way to stop the pain. When the feet hurt, the body really does hurt all over. This saying may be old, but it is definitely true. Many people do not realize the number of ...
I am in love! I am in giddy, giggly, gushy, breathless love. . . with my new Skechers Tone Ups sandals. I have been wanting to try the Skechers Shape Up shoes but upon a recent visit to a shoe store in my local mall, I found what I’d really been wanting – sandals that ...
Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammation of the plantar fascia, a connective tissue that provides support to the arch of the foot. The painful condition tends to develop gradually due to repetitive stretching and tearing causing irritation and inflammation of the plantar fascia. Plantar fasciitis usually affects one foot only, while the pain in the ...
What is Sore Feet – Foot Pain: Sore feet is a very common problem that effects millions accross the planet Earth, making simple things such as standing, walking, running, or working, almost a nightmare, because of the pain and discomfort involved. What causes Sore Feet – Foot Pain: The most frequent cause of heel or ...