Shin Splints: What You Need to Know for Prevention and Treatment

People who regularly exercise or play organized sports are at risk for shin splints, knee pain, Achilles tendonitis, and other lower body injuries....

Stretching Exercises and Insoles with Arch Support for Heel Pain Relief

Foot stretching exercises along with orthotic insoles providing firm foot arch support go a long way to prevent and mitigate heel pain due to over-...

Running with Heel Pain: How to Diminish the Pain

Running with heel pain can be an excruciating experience. If you have an active lifestyle, it's difficult to adjust your routine to limit your phys...

Orthotics Study Found Off-the-Shelf Insoles More Effective Than Custom-Made

A new study conducted at fifteen orthopedic foot centers found prefabricated orthotic insoles to be more effective than the more expensive custom-...

How Overpronation Could Be Causing Your Heel Spurs

Heel spurs are calcified tissue near the heel where the tendons in the foot attach. The main heel spur symptoms are sharp pain in the heel on risin...

Treating Common Foot Pain Disorders With Orthotic Insoles

Many conditions causing foot paion can be alleviated by wearing simple off-the-shelf orthotic insoles. Here are the most common foot pain disorders...