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Mar, 2019
A bunion, or hallux valgus, is a slowly developing bump on a person's big toe joint. It creates pressure on the big toe, which forces the toe to move and changes the bone structure of the affected foot over…
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Feb, 2019
A bone spur is a smooth, hard growth that develops on a bone. They typically form at a joint, where two bones meet. They are most commonly found on the feet, knees, hips, spine, and shoulders. Bone spurs themselves don't always negatively affect foot health, but they may become a problem if they press against nerves or rub up against other bones. What causes bone spurs? Bone spurs typically develop…
READ MOREFoot problems like bunions can be as annoying as they are painful. No one wants to deal with foot discomfort throughout the day and bunions can cause intense pain, which is why it's important to not only understand what…
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Jan, 2019
Approximately 75% of Americans will experience foot health problems of varying degrees of severity at one time or another in their lives. Though foot pain might not be as severe as back or neck pain, it can still cause all sorts of problems in your daily life. Each foot has 26 bones, meaning that one-quarter of all the bones in your body are in your feet. Even damaging a single…
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Nov, 2018
The average adult takes around 4,000 to 6,000 steps a day and 19% of the adult population has an average of 1.4 foot health problems each year. Professional NFL football players, however, take much more steps and push themselves…
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Oct, 2018
Approximately 75% of Americans will experience foot health problems of varying degrees of severity at one point or another throughout their lifetime. Bunions are one of the most common and most painful foot-related issues. You should never ignore serious foot health issues like bunions because the pain can go from a minor annoyance to very severe and debilitating, quick. That's where treatment for bunions come into play. Thankfully, there are…
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Oct, 2018
Approximately 19% of the U.S. population has an average of 1.4 foot problems each year. Foot pain is no joke and can cause all sorts of lifelong problems. Sports injuries and physical activity can cause intense foot pain, but…
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Aug, 2018
As the NFL season is about to officially kick off, there are already plenty of players who are battling injuries. The 17-week season is long and excruciating, and having an injury during the preseason is alarming for players, coaches, and teams alike. NFL players dealing with foot pain specifically has seemingly increased this year. Approximately 75% of all Americans will experience foot health issues with varying degrees of foot pain…
READ MOREInjuries can strike anyone at any time and cause a tremendous amount of pain. It's important to not only be aware of what body parts are most at-risk for specific injuries, but also how to prevent those injuries from…
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Jul, 2018
The average adult takes approximately 4,000 to 6,000 steps a day. For an athlete or a much more active adult, that number could as much as triple. Since Americans do so much walking, running, and hiking, it's essential to always focus on foot health and preventing foot pain. Here are some excellent ways to limit debilitating foot pain and keep your feet healthy and strong: Keep your toenails short --…
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