1. 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...
  2. 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!
  3. Do You Have Pain in the Ball of Your Foot? How to Diagnose and Treat Capsulitis

    Do You Have Pain in the Ball of Your Foot? How to Diagnose and Treat Capsulitis

    When you mention foot injuries, most people think of Achilles tendonitis, stress fractures or the dreaded plantar fasciitis. While these afflictions seem to be the most popular, especially among runners, it is possible that pain in your forefoot could be the result of another common ailment: capsulitis. No, it isn't the name of a Greek war hero. Capsulitis is a...
  4. The Mighty Arch, Part 1: A Natural Cure for Plantar Fasciitis?

    The Mighty Arch, Part 1: A Natural Cure for Plantar Fasciitis?

    Be sure to check out the second part of this series: The Mighty Arch, Part 2: Strengthen Your Arches to Treat and Prevent Foot Pain I consider myself to be very lucky. I began working at Softstar right around the time I developed a sharp and persistent pain the arch of my foot, later identified as plantar fasciitis. After learning...
  5. Book Review: Every Woman's Guide to Foot Pain Relief

    Book Review: Every Woman's Guide to Foot Pain Relief

    According to biomechanist Katy Bowman, M.S., aching feet and debilitating pain impact one out of four women in the USA. Bowman has dedicated her life's work to teaching health and healing, starting with the "root" of alignment issues—your feet. In addition to her work at The Restorative Exercise Institute, consulting for footwear companies and creating foot exercise DVD series, she has now written...

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