1. Dealing with Swelling Feet as You Get Older? Learn the Causes and Natural Treatments

    Dealing with Swelling Feet as You Get Older? Learn the Causes and Natural Treatments

    Have you noticed that your feet and ankles tend to swell more often as the years go by? If so, then you're not alone. While anybody can develop a swollen foot or two, regardless of age, it tends to happen more frequently with older adults. Causes So what's going on when feet swell? Technically speaking, swelling happens when fluid in the blood escapes...
  2. How to Treat and Cure Foot Cramps

    How to Treat and Cure Foot Cramps

    Do you suffer from foot cramps? If so, then you’re not alone. Cramping feet and toes are extremely common, especially in our modern culture (for reasons stated below). It can be a painful condition that may interfere with your ability to relax, sleep or exercise. Fortunately, there’s hope. Our favorite podiatrist, Dr. Ray McClanahan of Northwest Foot and Ankle, treats...
  3. Study: Shoe Orthotics Do NOT Prevent Back Pain, But Exercise Does!

    Study: Shoe Orthotics Do NOT Prevent Back Pain, But Exercise Does!

    Want to Stay Out of the Chiropractor's Office? It May Be Easier Than You Think... Like many people, I've had my share of lower back pain. For me, it started way back in high school. I threw my back out playing lacrosse and spent most of my senior summer lying on a chiropractor's table while he jumped on my spine...
  4. Treating Bunions Without Surgery: Easier Than You Think

    Treating Bunions Without Surgery: Easier Than You Think

    Although surgery is often prescribed for bunions, one podiatrist is proving it may not be necessary. Learn how a few simple changes might make bunion pain go away forever!
  5. Treatment and Removal of Plantar Warts - Kids' Foot Health

    Treatment and Removal of Plantar Warts - Kids' Foot Health

    Did your kids develop plantar warts? Follow these easy steps to get rid of them once and for all!
  6. Knee Arthritis? Change Your Shoes for Prevention and Treatment

    Knee Arthritis? Change Your Shoes for Prevention and Treatment

    Let's face it, arthritis is no fun for anyone. The chronic feeling of pain and stiffness in joints can be both inhibiting and frustrating in daily life. Osteoarthritis (OA) in knees can be especially distressing because it can be felt with every single step and often limit mobility. Unfortunately, the latest statistics from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention...
  7. Are High Heels Giving You Hammer Toes? Tips for Prevention and Treatment

    Are High Heels Giving You Hammer Toes? Tips for Prevention and Treatment

    If you're familiar with Soft Star's footwear philosophy then you probably already know we're not fans of shoes that place form over function. We understand that many women wear high heels and tight shoes as fashion choices, but we also see the damaging effects these shoes have on our customers' feet. One of the most common foot problems that women...

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