Green Goo Salve for Feet
This summer at the Outdoor Retailers Show in Salt Lake City I discovered Green Goo products. Their business card says they are “Rethinking First Aid.” The company is based out of Lyons, CO. Their salves are 100% natural from organic farmers. The fresh and dried herbs are infused in organic oils for an increased medicinal value. […]
Above Your Feet – Shin Splints
Occasionally, I’ll talk about something not directly about feet. Today’s one of those days. James Dunne, over at Kinetic-Revolution.com, posted a blog post about shin splints. He said, “If you haven’t suffered from shin splints yourself (and I hope you haven’t), I’ll bet you know a runner or two who have – It’s such a common injury.” I agree. […]
Tread Labs Insoles – A Review
A while back I was sent a pair of Tread Labs insoles to try. Their Stride Orthotic Insoles offer the medical grade support of an orthotic with a strong deep heel cup giving biomechanical support, and a cushioned open cell polyurethane foam top for comfort. The combination arch supports and interchangeable cushioned foam tops combine for a […]
Ellsworth V Channel Socks
This past May, I wrote a blog post that talked about several new sock designs that had caught my attention. One of the new designs was from Ellsworth. Don Dahlgren, of Ellsworth & Company, read my post and reached out with an offer to try a pair of his socks. Don says about his V Channel […]
The Best of Fixing Your Feet’s Blog 2016
Over the course of a year, a lot has been written and reviewed in this blog. Some of the articles stick out as better than others, and I’m sure you’ll agree that’s true. So to end 2016, I want to pull out what I consider the best Fixing Your Feet blog posts of the year. […]
What Will You Do in 2017?
It’s three weeks into 2017 and many people have given up on their New Year’s resolutions. Other people never made any resolutions. Whether you did or not, I want to challenge you to do something new and fun in 2017. So what will you do? Start where you are today and then decide on what […]
The Acumo Massage Ball
A few months ago I received an Acumo Massage Ball to try. You can see the ball in the image here. It’s 3.15 inches in diameter made from hard rubber with grooves for reaching your pressure and trigger points. The ball works on trigger points, myofacial release, acupressure, moxibustion, and reflexology therapies. It’s simple to use anytime, […]
How To Buy Shoes That Don’t Hurt
Anytime we buy shoes, we must make sure we get the best possible fit. There are more than a few tips on getting a good fit and over the years I have blogged about them and included them in every edition of Fixing Your Feet. It’s one thing to read a list of tips. It’s quite […]
Enzees Foot Soothers for Your Feet
Whenever we talk about hot spots on our toes or heel, or other places on our feet, the common suggestions are lubricants and tape. It’s the same thing when we think about blister prevention. That’s what we’ve heard or been taught for years. Today I want to introduce you to another, more natural option – […]
Miles on Your Feet
I have worked medical and provided foot care at hundreds of ultramarathons, adventure races, walks, and multiday races and have seen the same thing over and over—runners who do not have a good training base. Of course there is not a set number of miles you need to run to do well at a race. […]