Nothing ruins a round of golf faster than sore and achy feet before you head to the back nine. Even if you’re riding in a cart, you’ll still put a fair amount of steps on your feet and ask them to absorb different stress patterns during your swing, and if your feet aren’t in the […]
Steel Toe Boots And Your Foot Health
On the surface, steel toe boots seem to offer your feet an extra layer of protection when you’re on the job site. However, if you look a little more closely at the shoe, and it’s easy to see why workers who spend a significant amount of time in these shoes can develop foot issues. In […]
Why Do Foot Arches Fall Flat?
A healthy foot typically has a small arch to it, but as we’ve seen in our line of work, feet come in all different shapes and sizes. Some people have a very pronounced arch, while others have incredibly flat feet, and oftentimes these foot shapes don’t present with any symptoms. A foot’s natural arch serves […]
Blood Pressure Medication & Your Feet
Anybody who has read the back of a medication label or heard the potential side effects of a medication on a television commercial understands that certain drugs can increase or risk of different health issues. The hope is that any side effect is the lesser of two evils compared to the condition being treated, but […]
Consistent Daily Schedules May Be Advantageous To Our Health
Some people like a daily routine. Others find a regular routine to be a bit mundane. However, new research says that regular daily habits can have benefits for our health. Researchers say a regular routine may be able to reduce physical pain and ease symptoms of depression. We explore the connection in today’s blog. Daily […]