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Original Publish Date: Jan. 2, 2020 | Updated: May 8, 2025 Custom-made shoe inserts are a common treatment for managing daily foot pain and other foot issues. You may wonder why someone needs custom shoe inserts and whether they would work for your foot pain. Although it’s crucial to visit a podiatrist […]
Original Publish Date: Feb. 15, 2023 | Updated on April 24, 2025 When it comes to your feet and comfort, you shouldn’t just trust them with anyone. Most people will get advice on off the shelf orthotics from their local shoe store as they try on a new pair of shoes. Whether the […]
Celebrity Foot Problems It may seem like your favorite celebrities are too rich and famous to deal with the inconveniences of everyday life and health issues. Sometimes, we forget they’re just like us—humans with fragile bodies that work the same way ours do. It would probably surprise you how many celebrities have bunions! Having a […]
Original Publish Date: Feb. 2, 2023 | Updated on April 3, 2025 When you hear the term “shoe insert,” it’s not hard to guess what it does. You insert it into your shoe to make walking and standing more comfortable! But what about when you hear the term “orthotics?” While shoe inserts and orthotics […]
We’re the Foot Specialists of Birmingham, and we’re back with another blog about wearable products for managing the symptoms of plantar fasciitis. We’ve previously reviewed plantar fasciitis socks and splints. If you’re curious about trying a brace for plantar fasciitis symptoms, it’s your lucky day; keep reading to learn all about plantar fasciitis braces! […]
The last couple of blogs on this page have explored plantar fasciitis—one of the the two most common conditions seen by our podiatry experts. Plantar fasciitis patients have multiple options for self-managing symptoms. In the previous blog post, we explored night braces to manage plantar fasciitis; socks have the blog spotlight for this blog. Read […]
In our previous blog post, our podiatrists (“foot specialists”) explore everything you need to know about plantar fasciitis and why you should never let the condition go untreated. Today, we spotlight a specific treatment: the plantar fasciitis night splint. Without further ado, let’s get started! What Is a Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint? As we mentioned […]
You’re mid-run, feeling great, and suddenly—ouch! That sharp pain in your big toe stops you in your tracks. Big toe pain during or after a run is a common issue, often referred to as runner’s toe, and it can affect anyone from beginners to seasoned marathoners. Soccer, racquetball, tennis, and squash players might also […]
Soccer players rely on their feet for every move, from kicking to sprinting and making sharp turns. But all that movement, especially in tight cleats, can cause painful foot and ankle injuries that keep you off the field for weeks or even months. Here’s a breakdown of the most common foot injuries soccer players […]
Introduction: The Mystery of Toenail Pain We’ve all been there—your toe hurts when you walk, but when you check for an ingrown nail, everything looks fine. What could be the issue? Pain near the side of the toenail isn’t always caused by ingrown toenails, a foot condition where the nail grows into the skin. There […]
