Chronic knee pain afflicts about a quarter of the American adult population. While there are many causes for it, it often gets worse as people age. No matter the nature of your knee pain, you may find relief by finding the best shoes for knee pain and using them in...
That painful shooting pain in the morning you might be experiencing when your feet first step on the ground is probably due to plantar fasciitis. This foot condition can have a very significant effect on your life if it gets to the point where any activity or even just walking...
Summer is the time for fun and sun, when we can remove excess layers and go ‘light’ with our wardrobe, including what wear on our feet. However, this can come at a cost since many sandals are sometimes too simple and lack good design, materials and features which can damage...
Two dreaded words – back pain. The reason I describe it with such intensity is that when you experience back pain, everything you do seems to be affected. Your back spans almost half, if not more, of your entire body length and if there is pain involved, it can radiate...
Almost one-quarter of people deal with foot pain at some point. Nagging foot pain can make it challenging to enjoy activities, hobbies, and spending time with loved ones. Heel spurs are one cause of foot pain that can be indicative of other foot problems such as plantar fasciitis. Most times,...
34.2 million Americans live with diabetes. That's a little more than 1 in 10 of your US friends, neighbors, coworkers, and loved ones. Half of US diabetics also live with nerve damage caused by peripheral neuropathy. Common symptoms include tingling, numbness, extreme sensitivity, and pain in the feet and legs....
With summer just around the corner, most of us are already thinking ahead about what sandals to add to our shoe collection and how they will match our wardrobe. While there is a lot to consider in terms of style, whether it be color and upper design, there is even...
The arch is perhaps the most essential structure in your foot when it comes to walking, running, or doing almost any activity. But typical shoes often lack arch support, which is especially important for people with flat feet. The best women’s shoes for flat feet have unique features that cushion...
It’s summer which means many of us are searching for a hot, new summer sandal. Unfortunately, traditional sandals are flimsy, unsupportive, and lack the features needed to make them the best sandals for diabetics. But this is 2022. We don’t have to settle for those sandals anymore. Why Is There...
Walking is one of the best physical activities we can engage in that has so many benefits to our body and soul. With summer fast approaching, there has never been a better time to get up and get walking. However, so many of us can’t seem to engage in this activity...
Walking is the most basic activity the human body performs yet so many of us experience pain and discomfort and unfortunately are forced to avoid it. Walking has a plethora of health benefits from maintaining a healthy body weight, helping lower your blood sugar, boosting immune function and much more....
I love to look at people’s feet, the types of shoes they wear, and the way they walk. Yup, I really like feet and think they are interesting! Specifically, I notice when someone’s feet turn inwards with each step they take. This is called overpronation. Since this is a condition,...
Arch support is a popular topic these days even though the term has existed for many years when shoemakers molded layers of leather and fabric to design more comfortable shoes back in the early 1900’s. Unfortunately, most big box shoe brands don’t put much emphasis on this and design shoes...
If you listen to advice from any podiatrist, they will tell you to never walk barefoot around the house. The reason is vey simple. When we are barefoot, we put our feet at risk from so many different dangers that are naturally present around the house. Sharp objects may be...
Whether we like it or not, many women have wide feet and need extra wide width shoes to accommodate. But too often this leaves us with limited choices as shoes come in only standard widths. Not anymore. Today, women can have it all with stylish wide width options that are...
Plantar Fasciitis is a painful, disabling condition that can markedly reduce quality of life and the ability to do everyday activities. The condition is due to the inflammation of the plantar fascia - connective tissue that helps to join the heel bone (calcaneus) to the toes (metatarsals). The plantar fascia...
Why does someone with diabetes need special socks? While not all diabetics are required to wear diabetic socks, people with diabetes have sensitive feet and suffer from various foot conditions and need to protect their feet more than others. Diabetic socks have unique design features, not found in regular socks,...
By Dr. Steven Gershman When I think of bunions, I think back to when I was growing up and can still picture seeing old women with shoes cut out on the big toe side and very wide feet. Where the shoe was cut out there was a bump on the...
For some people, eliminating 100% of their foot pain is not always possible with just wearing good and proper fitting shoes, no matter how great they are. So, what are other measures you can take in order to feel great on your feet and find relief? This is where orthotic...
I fell in love with hiking during the pandemic since it was pretty much the only activity I could do during lock down and social distancing. Now I‘m not talking about climbing Mount Everest, but just being outdoors surrounded by untouched nature was enough to unwind me and provide my...
