Those too-tight shoes and narrow high heels are doing more damage than you imagine!. Hammertoe is just one agonizing result of putting repeated stress on your toes. Narrow fitting shoes and shoes that are too small can cause toes to bend upward at the middle joint, and yes, it’s as unpleasant as it sounds! Luckily, … Read more
The price of beauty in heels is steep to say the least. Designer shoe companies’ main focus is in the design of the high heels to enhance the length of women’s legs. However, what good are long and luscious legs when your feet are full of unappealing deformities? That’s right ladies. It’s time to ditch … Read more
When it comes to discussing about a bunion surgery, the most frequently asked question is “How long is the recovery time?” Just like all other surgeries, cosmetic foot surgeries such as bunionectomy, the recovery time depend on each individual’s body. Recovery can mean different things for different people. Some people consider themselves in a recovery … Read more
Most people are so busy during the New Years that their personal health often takes a backseat to business deadlines and family obligation, especially when our feet are the main focus and are most involved in our everyday movement. The holidays are a time of stress for everyone especially when we are running around getting … Read more
Gender Plays a Role Bunions most commonly affect women, but that does not mean that it affects 100% of women and 0% of men. Bunions typically form when the pressure of weight-bearing and walking is unevenly spread across the foot and across both genders. The result of this uneven distribution is often joint instability and … Read more
Worried about the price of custom orthotics and not wanting to sell your sole? Deciding between the cheaper or the more effective option is often the greatest dilemma. When it comes to orthotics, the latter almost always exceeds the price. Custom orthotics can be pricey and may or may not be covered by insurance depending … Read more
Bunions are foot deformity in which the joint develops a prominent sideways angle by turning the big toe outward and turning the first metatarsal bone inward. The skin around the bunion may be irritated and there may be swelling at the base of the joint. Here’s a picture to help you identify a bunion. Bunions, … Read more
Not many of us correlate diabetes with foot amputation. However, if you’re dealing with diabetes, it is crucial to take good care of your feet. Diabetes causes reduction in blood circulation which decreases the blood flow to the feet, causing a variety of problems. Read more on how diabetes can affect your feet here. As … Read more
One day Prince Charming is going to sweep you away for the night. You’ll be dancing the night away in designer high heels… for hours. When midnight strikes, you’ll run away and accidently lose one of your heels revealing your bare feet. It all seems so magical and glamourous … until he sees your feet … Read more
What is planta fascia? A thick fibrous band located along the bottom of the foot (pictured below). So then what is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the pain you feel in your heels when the plantar fascia (the strong band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot) becomes irritated and inflamed. Who is … Read more