Blog — pain relief

If you’re suffering from hip pain, you’re not alone. And it doesn’t mean you're old or past your prime. Hip pain is a pretty common issue for people of all ages and activity levels. But while the pain is common, the cause can vary. Hip pain can be caused by a number of things from arthritis to an injury but one of the more common causes doesn’t happen anywhere near the hip.  Pain in the hip can start not in the knees, not in the ankles, but in the feet. If your feet aren’t supporting your body, you can start to...

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...