Blog — foot health

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 everywhere via Segway? We hear a lot of conflicting reports about shin splints, so we wanted to set the record straight. What Are Shin Splints, Anyway? If you’ve experienced shin splints, you know that feeling. Searing pain shooting down your shins, usually (but not always,) along the inside. It usually...

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 and discomfort.   So what does it really mean when you hear someone say they have high arches? We'll explain. What Are High Arches? You know the term, but what the heck are high arches, anyway?  As opposed to flat feet that lack a medial arch, simply put, high arches occur...

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 turns into heel pain, it’s a little easier to identify the cause and start to treat it.  If you experience constant heel pain, use our ultimate guide to heel pain to figure out what’s wrong, find the right insert for heel pain, and work toward relief! Different Types of Heel...