Foot pain is a common complaint among patients visiting their doctors. Sometimes this pain is due to exercise and other times it is from general wear and tear. The first step in getting better is to find out what kind of foot pain you are having, and then you can start the process of healing. […]
Did you know that the shoes you choose can contribute to pain in the back, knees, hips and feet? Your footwear can change the way you walk and your posture while you move. Here are a few tips we gathered to keep your spine aligned. Tip #1: Get Rid Of The High Heels Walking with […]
Whether your foot pain is caused by over-exercising, or it is after a long day standing, these foot pain relief tips will help you to soothe your pain and calm them down. Aching feet can be due to many factors, but if you are putting stress on your feet, ankles, legs and knees daily, you […]
Get The Right Footwear Wearing appropriate footwear helps to support your body and avoid injuring your knee, especially if you have a job where you are standing a significant amount of time. Over time, poor support can contribute to knee, back and foot pain. Find a store that specializes in supportive footwear and have them […]
Foot and ankle pain can be caused by a host of different issues. From injury to muscle fatigue to “wear and tear”, this type of pain has been experienced by most people at some point in their lives. In this post, the most common causes of foot and ankle pain will be discussed. Plantar […]
The sciatic nerve originates in the low back at L3 and travels down through the back of the legs. When this nerve is irritated, sciatica can develop. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. Depending on where your sciatic nerve is being irritated will depend on where you are experiencing pain.
Inflammation of the joints which causes pain and stiffness is called arthritis. The most common form is Osteoarthritis, which affects the lives of 27 million Americans. Often treatment of arthritis will include anti-inflammatory medications or other pain medications, but sometimes there are natural ways to help reduce the pain without needing medication. Here are […]
It’s a question we get asked at Non-Surgical Orthopaedics quite often, what can I do on my own to help <insert pain here>. Ensuring that you have the healthiest lifestyle possible is extremely important, not just for easing pain but for your total well-being. There are several parts in building a healthy lifestyle. However, […]
What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is the flat band of tissue (ligament) that connects your heel bone to your toes. It supports the arch of your foot. If you strain your plantar fascia, it gets weak, swollen, and irritated (inflamed). Then your heel […]
