Conditions

Bunions

Bunion Taping for Support and Pain Relief

Bunions can be a nuisance for many reasons. One, they change the shape of your feet and can make fitting into your shoes difficult, as well as making the process of buying new shoes tricky. Two, they can be painful and cause you discomfort throughout the day. There are several ways to make life with

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Conditions

Self Massage for Peroneal Tendonitis

Peroneal tendonitis—also known as peroneal tendinopathy—can be life changing. You can’t stay off your feet for that long unless you work from home. And even then, there’s no way to effectively stay off your feet long enough to allow the tendons to heal naturally. So if you’re looking for ways to ease the pain and

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Conditions

How to Stay in Shape With Peroneal Tendonitis

Peroneal tendonitis can ruin a great exercise routine! If you’ve been having trouble with your peroneal tendon, it can be tempting to stop exercising to avoid the pain and inflammation. But there’s good news. There are still plenty of ways to stay in shape with peroneal tendonitis—it’s just a matter of finding the right thing

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Ankle Pain

How to Strengthen Your Ankle After a Sprain

Recently sprained your ankle? It can be frustrating waiting for it to heal. Jump back into the action too soon, and you could reinjure it. Learning how to strengthen your ankle after a sprain can help to prevent it from happening again, but make sure it’s properly healed before you start. The good news is

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Conditions

Can Physical Therapy Help Morton’s Neuroma?

Morton’s neuroma can be painful enough to disrupt daily life. Unfortunately, when you notice the pain, it’s likely to be quite developed. While home therapies may alleviate some of the pain and inflammation, being regularly on your feet means the pain-relieving effects may not last as long as you’d like. If you’ve tried those home

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Conditions

Everything to Know About Plantar Fibroma Surgery

Nothing is worse than constant pain in your feet, especially since you can’t just stop using them while they heal! Plantar fibroma might not cause pain initially, but as it progresses, it may reach the stage where your doctor recommends surgery to improve your quality of life. Here’s everything to know about plantar fibroma surgery.

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Ankle Pain

How to Tape an Ankle for Support

It’s easy to tweak your ankle! They take almost your entire body weight when you’re moving, and if they’re even slightly misaligned when they land, you could end up twisting or spraining one. You can strengthen your ankles with exercises, but if you have naturally weak ankles, you’ll benefit from knowing how to tape an

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Conditions

Home Remedies and Natural Treatments for Heel Spurs

Foot pain can make normal daily activities difficult and unpleasant. When that pain is in your heel, it’s even trickier because your heel is usually the first part of your foot that hits the floor when you take a step. Often heel pain comes from heel spurs, which are more common than people think! They

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Conditions

Plantar Fibroma Natural Treatments to Try at Home

Plantar fibroma can cause pain and discomfort throughout your day. While the doctor should be your first stop for treating plantar fibroma, you can often see good results using natural treatments at home. If you’ve got a plantar fibroma, try some of these methods before considering steroid injections or plantar fibroma surgery. They could make

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Knee Pain

How to Prevent Knee Pain on Elliptical Machines

The elliptical is one of the most popular cardio machines you can find. It’s a staple in the gym, right next to the treadmills. For those who aren’t a fan of the treadmill, it’s often the next best option. Those who run may prefer to do something a little different and opt for the elliptical

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