Blog — pain relief

Hip pain isn't just for older people. Anyone can experience hip pain or bursitis at any time (even though it gets more common as we get older).  Thankfully, with a little effort and the right support  (that's where we come in!) - you can reduce (or even eliminate) hip pain altogether. What Causes Hip Pain There are many reasons why our hips and lower back hurt, including genetics, flat feet, overpronation, and muscle imbalances. What do these all have in common? Excess torque caused by misalignment. (Check out this Quick Guide to Hip Alignment!) When there’s misalignment at the foundation of...

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...

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...