Overview Your Achilles tendon is located at the back of your foot, just above your heel. It connects your heel to the two muscles of your calf and helps your foot push forward every time you take a step. If the tendon becomes swollen or ir…

The clinical study participants had on average, experienced chronic plantar fasciitis symptoms for close to 2.5 years. The two participant groups received both four (4) weeks of active therapy and then four (4) weeks of placebo treatment o…

There are many causes of pain in the ball and toes of the feet. The ball of the foot and the toes compose the forefoot. According to the Mayo Clinic website, although forefoot pain can be caused structural abnormalities and certain health …

You might not be working out as much as usual while you're pregnant, but make time for stretching. Stretch your feet and calves throughout the day. Stretch along the wall or sit down and spread your legs and stretch that way. Arch your fee…

It is traditional to wear Deck Shoes without socks and perhaps unsurprisingly they have something of a reputation for smelling. It is good to consider this as soon as you purchase your shoes, because odour can be deterred by cedar wood sho…

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons state that bunions become painful over time, but not all bunions progress to painful symptoms. To prevent the progression, they advise a person to switch to shoes that fit properly and do not co…