What is a bunion? A bunion is a bone deformity of the big toe and big toe joint. This is where the big toe shifts or deviates towards the outside of the foot. The technical name for a bunion is Hallux Abducto Valgus or Hallux Valgus. A bulge or bony bump can develop on the […]
How to Treat Your Morning Heel Pain at Home in 3 Easy Steps
How to Treat Your Morning Heel Pain at Home in 3 Easy Steps As a heel pain sufferer, you’ll understand how incredibly frustrating heel pain can be. Some days you wake up and the heel pain is not too bad yet on other days it can feel like someone is sticking a knife in the […]
Your foot pain is fixed so how do you stay pain free?
Your foot pain is fixed so how do you stay pain free? You’ve done the hard work, you’ve been disciplined and consistent (even when no one was watching), you’ve got the results and now you want to stay that way – so what do you need to do? It is often at this point that […]
Plantar Fasciitis vs Plantar Fasciosis – What’s the difference and how does it impact treatment and recovery from Heel Pain?
Plantar Fasciitis vs Plantar Fasciosis – What’s the difference and how does it impact treatment and recovery from Heel Pain? Plantar fasciitis is the term used to describe pain, heat and swelling in the heel or arch of the foot and is caused by the inflammation of the plantar fascia. This inflammation can be caused […]
I’ve never had issues with my feet and now for no reason I have HEEL pain!
Heel pain is one of the most common conditions foot health professionals deal with on a daily basis. Heel pain clinically is also known as Plantar Fasciitis. When I graduated as a Remedial Practitioner in the 90’s I was told that the only true treatment for Plantar Fasciitis was to be prescribed orthotics or perhaps […]
Do I have Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis (pain in the heel or arch of your foot) can be an incredibly frustrating and pesky problem which can affect your ability to walk and function. Heel pain can affect your quality of life and really get you down as the pain can make keeping up with the kids can get harder, standing […]