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Your Aching Arches: Why Your Arches Hurt and What You Can Do About It
Aching arches is one of the most common complaints of people who have foot pain. Arch pain can affect your gait, how you stand, and even what kind of shoes you find comfortable. If you constantly struggle with aching arches, finding out the cause can help you learn...
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The Three-Stage Process of Dealing With Bunions and Bunion Pain
Bunions are bony outgrowths that form at the base of the big toe. Patients with bunions are genetically predisposed to have them, and bunions may be exasperated by poor shoe gear. Once formed, bunions don't go away without surgery, but most patients can manage their...
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Preventing Running Injuries With the Right Running Shoes
If you're new to running, you're just starting to get a taste of how wonderful a good run can feel. But you're getting a taste of the other side of running as well, as you start to feel pain in your feet and ankles. If you don't address the problem, the pain could get...
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The Dos and Don’ts of Treating Blood Blisters on Your Feet
Whether you walk, hike, run, or dance, your feet can take a lot of abuse. But when you're particularly active, you can easily injure or otherwise damage your feet, especially if you have ill-fitting socks and shoes. With enough friction, a blister can form on your...
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What You Should Know About Running With Flat Feet
There are a lot of great ways to get in shape these days, and one convenient way is running. You can run around your neighborhood, in a park, on a treadmill, or on an indoor track. Running also has a number of different benefits, including mood improvement and...
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Are You Trimming Your Toenails Correctly?
Louise Hollis currently holds the record for the world's longest recorded toenails. Her nails measure approximately six inches long, and as a result, she can only wear open-toed shoes to accommodate her curving nails. Unless you plan to break her record, however,...
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Strategies to Reduce Foot Pain Between Appointments
Whether you suffer from foot pain related to your occupation or to a previous injury, you know that discomfort in your feet can dramatically impact your life. If you experience foot pain, the first step toward recovery is seeing a podiatrist. After addressing the root...
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Get the 411 on Toe, Foot & Ankle Fractures
Your feet undergo a lot of stress, especially if you work on your feet or play a sport. You may have some success alleviating many conditions affecting the feet on your own. However, some podiatric injuries require professional evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment....
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5 Little-Known Benefits of Walking
You know you need to exercise to improve your health. But there are two things keeping you back: time and money. You don't have the money to join a gym or the time to participate on a sports team. Fortunately, you can maintain good health with an activity that's easy...
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