If you’re experiencing a stabbing or burning pain in your heel or arch, a common condition known as plantar fasciitis could be the culprit. And when it flares up, every step can be painful. Wondering ...
Calf raises are a simple yet effective exercise to strengthen the calf muscles, which support the heels. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, slowly rise onto your toes, hold for a few seconds, then ...
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Few things are more debilitating than foot pain. The ability to walk effortlessly and comfortably is easy to take for granted, but individuals who have experienced the common foot condition known as ...
Stand tall on a hard floor with a sturdy chair, table or stool within reach. Begin standing on one foot and hold for up to a ...
The arches of your feet absorb the shock of every step you take. So it’s only natural they feel painful from time to time. But when foot arch pain strikes frequently, it can affect your day-to-day ...
Before dropping $50 on a foot massager you may use once and forget about, try this self-massage technique from an acupuncturist. Dr. Eileen Li (@anew.acu), a licensed physical therapist at Anew ...
What is plantar fasciitis, anyway? “Plantar fasciitis, or fasciosis, involves tearing and scarring of a band of tissue in the arch of the foot,” says Nelya Lobkova, DPM, Podiatrist at Step Up Footcare ...
You get out of bed in the morning or stand up after a long stretch of focusing at your desk. When your foot hits the floor, a sharp sensation shoots up the bottom of your heel, almost as if you’ve ...
With the summer months coming, you’re bound to be wearing more sandals to show off your pedicure, maybe strolling on the beach barefoot or going on hikes whenever you can. These are all great ways to ...
The lifestyle coach highlights the benefits of foot mobility in relieving lower back pain. This exercise can be practised for ...