Blog — foot health

We all know our feet go through a a lot to carry us through our days. But what we might not know is how important of a role the arch of our foot plays in supporting the rest of our bodies.  That’s why we’re dedicating this post to summing up...

If you are or have ever been a runner, you’ve probably experienced shin splints. That shooting pain down your shins can be attributed to a number of factors, and everyone seems to have an idea about how to fix them. But what is proper shin splints treatment? Stretches? Expensive shoes? Traveling...

It's a term we hear a lot, but do we know what it actually means when someone says they have "high arches"--? For some, they say it to explain sore feet or why they can't fit into a certain shoe. For others, it's a serious problem that can cause significant pain...

Foot pain is an every day occurrence for many people. It can be caused by standing too long, wearing the wrong shoes, walking or running wrong, too much activity or even not enough activity.  When your feet are sore, it’s hard to pinpoint the cause. When that generic foot pain...

If you’re wondering why your feet hurt, the cause is going to depend on where your pain is located. Your metatarsals are located in your forefoot, so if you have forefoot pain, these bones and the muscles and cartilage surrounding them, are probably to blame. Constant pain in the ball...

If you are experiencing a painful, potentially red and swollen area around your big toe joint, you may be suffering bunion pain. People with this condition frequently complain of stiffness in their big toe that makes them reluctant to bend it. A bunion is an unnatural, bony lump, forming at...

Patellofemoral pain syndrome is not only a mouthful, it's a term for pain in the front of the knee and around the patella, or kneecap. Don't worry, it's also known as "runner's knee" because it's typical in those that play sports. It can also go by  "jumper's knee" because this kind of knee...

Not long ago, we introduced you to the wonderful world of fascia, one of the most under-appreciated systems in the body. Today, we’re going to help you learn how to stretch and release fascia.  As a reminder, fascia is a band of connective tissue beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes,...