foot pain Archives - Fixing Your Feet

Oct 22, 2012 · by John · In: Foot Care, Health, Sports Tagged: Dr Marcus, Dr. Marcus Niewald, Extreme Pain, Fasciitis, foot pain, Germany, heel pain, heel spurs, Inflammation, International Journal Of Radiation Oncology, Oncology, Pain Relief, plantar fasciitis, podiatrist, Quality Of Life, Radiation Dose, Radiation Oncologist, Radiation Therapy, radiation therapy for foot pain, running, Saarland University, toes, Toxicity, University Medical Center

A new study conducted by researchers at Saarland University Medical Center in Germany focused on patients suffering from chronic bone heel spurs. The study showed that radiation therapy provided relief. With millions of American suffering from heel pain, commonly often diagnosed as plantar fasciitis, this could be a new form of treatment. Plantar fasciitis is a common problem for athletes – with some dealing with it for years and others never beating it. Plantar fasciitis (PF) is best …

Feb 24, 2010 · by John · In: Foot Care, Health Tagged: athletic trainers, foot pain, foot problems, massage therapists, pedorthists, physical therapists, sports chiropractors

If you have persistent foot problems or recurring pain that you cannot resolve, seek medical treatment from a medical specialist. There are pedorthists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, massage therapists, and sports chiropractors that can provide assistance for strengthening, alignment, rehabilitation, and footwear design and fit. Listen to your whole body; especially your feet. Be attentive to when the pain begins and what makes it hurt more or less. Then be prepared to tell the …

Jan 29, 2009 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Sports Tagged: Foot Care, foot pain, sore feet

Last week we were in Palm Desert and spent a day as spectators at the PGA Bob Hope Golf Classic. How does this relate to foot care? Read on. Between one of the holes was a patch of sand where we had to walk to get to another green. As we walked across the sand, I must have picked up a few grains of sand. I didn't notice it at first. We stood around, watching several rounds of golfers come through. Occasionally we moved back and forth between the 16th green to the tee box on the …

Feb 8, 2007 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Travel Tagged: Foot Care, foot pain, Footcare, old feet, painful feet, senior's feet

We often take our feet for granted. But as we age, painful feet can become common place. The following was sent as a press release. It is important enough to feature it in today’s blog posting. While you may not be a senior, I’ll bet you know a few. Please help them understand good foot care. (Chicago , February 2, 2007) Senior citizens can reduce their risk for dangerous and deadly falls by having painful foot and ankle problems treated. That’s the message from experts with the …

Nov 4, 2006 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: Foot Care, foot pain, Footcare, orthotic, orthotics, tired feet

Many of us wear orthotics to help maintain the foot in a functionally correct position. They can help cure lower extremity ailments and are often prescribed for the treatment of plantar fasciitis, tendinitis, knee pain, shin splints, lower-back pain, Morton’s neuromas, and other conditions. Orthotics can correct gait irregularities and provide support for flat feet and pronation problems. They can also relieve pressure by providing support behind a problem area such as a callous, neuroma, or …

May 23, 2006 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: condition yur feet, feet, Foot Care, foot pain, Footcare, running, ultramarathons

On Sunday I helped at the finish line of the Ohlone Wilderness 50K Trail Run. This great event goes from Fremont to Livermore in Central California over lots of hills. The course is on trails and fire roads. This is one tough course—great for seeing what kind of shape you are in—as well as what shape your feet are in. Of the 112 finishers, I only saw one or two who were favoring their feet when they crossed the finish line. I knew from the race information that they were …

Mar 20, 2006 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: Foot Care, foot pain, Footcare, la marathon, zombie runner

For two days last week I talked to runners at the LA Marathon. The setting was the marathon’s Expo at the huge LA Convention Center. I gave two seminars on foot care tips for marthoners, walked the aisles, and talked to people at the Zombie Runner’s booth. The hall was packed and at times it was hard to tell who was going to walk or run the marathon and who was just there to pick up free goodies. At any rate, I talked to many people who seemed to be well prepared. They …

Feb 7, 2006 · by John · In: Health Tagged: Foot Care, foot pain, Footcare, forefoot pain, morton's neuroma

Note: Issues beyond my control have pre-empted my ability to publish for the past month. Bear with me and I'll try to get back on track. Morton’s neuroma is pain associated with a nerve inflammation usually affecting the third and fourth toes. It will sometimes be felt between the second and third toes. The nerves running between the metatarsal heads and the toes have become inflamed and irritated as they are squeezed at the base of the toes. The painful, swollen nerve is called a neuroma. …

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Jan 6, 2006 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Travel Tagged: bad feet, foot pain, pointy shoes, pointy-toed shoes

I have to write this. Today I was standing in a lobby of a building waiting for the start of a business meeting. Three women, who I knew, were waiting too. I couldn’t help but look at their feet. What I saw was scary. Each had those pointy shoes. You know the ones. They seem to be all the rage these days. The very pointy toes extend at least three inches past the ends of their toes. One of the ladies, who is a tri-athlete, had on shoes that showed the start of her toes (no …

Oct 14, 2005 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports Tagged: corcs, Foot Care, foot pain, Footcare, holey shoes

These unique comfortable closed cell foam structure shoes have a soft pliable feel, provide cushioning to your heels for all day wear, all the while massaging the bottoms of your feet with their textured footbed to promote circulation. They’re lightweight, warm in winter and cool in summer, with a vented design and anti-bacterial material to reduce foot odors. They're Holey Soles! OK, I’ll admit that some of you may look at the shape and say, “Hey, they’re clogs and they …

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