Blog — pain relief

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...

Hip pain doesn’t (just) mean you’re getting old. It’s a common injury that plagues many athletes, especially runners. Hip pain doesn’t mean you have to stop running, but it does mean you need the right support.  Continuing your normal running routine with the wrong shoe could make your injury worse and put an end to your running days.  Depending on the type of pain you’re experiencing, you can: Take ibuprofen  Use ice to ease the pain Stretch  If you’re experiencing hip pain during or after running, here are a few possible causes: Tight hip flexors  Osteoarthritis Leg length discrepancy  Poor...