Orthotics! Have you heard this word before? Did your doctor advise you to use some orthopedic instruments? But what is it?! Orthotics refer to shoe inserts that are customized for each person and they help to correct an abnormal or irregular walking pattern. Orthotics used to treat various conditions of the foot and ankle. They […]
Do you feel cold? Do you have the feeling of walking barefoot in the snow? Cold hands and feet are a frequent problem, but should you seek medical attention? Let’s find out. What are the reasons? There are many reasons that cause cold feet. The most common cause is poor blood flow to your legs […]
Have you heard about Shockwave Therapy before or is this the first time? Do you know what to use? Is it a safe method? Want to know the answers to these questions? We will get to know the answers to these questions together. What is Shockwave Therapy? Doctors resort to this treatment when symptoms persist […]
Arthritis is an umbrella term for more than 100 conditions, not just one! This is prevalent and causes joint pain and inflammation. Further, it can strike at any age, even in childhood! Fortunately, there are many ways to alleviate pain without using medication. Types of arthritis The most common types are: Rheumatoid arthritis: an autoimmune […]
Before talking about plantar fasciitis treatment let’s discuss facts, plantar fasciitis, which causes swelling and pain, accounts for around 11% to 15% of common foot disorders! At first, you may think the numbers aren’t that significant, but the pain is, and it generally causes stabbing pain! Fortunately, several treatment options are effective in relieving pain […]
Life taught us that everything has a price, and certainly muscle pain after exercising is the price of exercising. Whatever your fitness level, you may have muscle pain after beginning a new activity or pushing yourself harder than usual. Why do you feel muscle pain after exercising? Contrary to popular belief, lactic acid accumulation is […]
Heel spur affect around 15% of the world’s population! They are bony growths that emerge from the bottom of the heel bone inside the foot as a result of strain on the foot ligaments. Is it a heel spur or plantar fasciitis? It is true that heel spurs and plantar fasciitis are related problems, but […]
Muscle strain is a common injury that can be treated most of the time at home and often affects the knees, feet, legs, or back. Do I have muscle strain? You probably have muscle strain if you can’t put weight on the injury or even use the injured area normally and you feel: Pain Muscle […]
Your kid enjoys exercising, but recently the pain in his heels has prevented him from doing so? Sever’s disease might be the cause, especially if your kid is nearing puberty! Let’s look more closely into Sever’s disease. This illness is characterized by swelling and irritation in the heel, particularly in the growth plate because it […]
The toes, especially the big toe, help us move and maintain balance, so pain, no matter how little, affects our mobility, making the hallux rigidus a source of severe discomfort due to the pain and joint stiffness it causes as a result of the erosion of the joint surfaces. Sometimes only the upper part of […]