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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
I’ve been dealing with plantar fasciitis pain for two years—it’s the kind of injury that’s annoying enough to disrupt daily life, but not bad enough to stop you from training if you’re willful enough.
The lifestyle coach highlights the benefits of foot mobility in relieving lower back pain. This exercise can be practised for ...
Nothing stops me in my tracks faster than a flare up of plantar fasciitis—or the deep (and frustrating) pain caused by inflammation of the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot.