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What makes a long day better? Besides a glass of wine, it’s probably a foot massage. A foot massage can take away the stress from a long workday or the built-up anger of being held up in five o’clock traffic. After standing or walking for hours on end, a foot massage can be just what […]
Every runner knows how important it is to do proper stretching before and after exercise. That goes double for the feet, which take the brunt of most workouts. Even for the average person, making a habit to stretch feet each day is a smart way to keep injuries and painful conditions like plantar fasciitis away. […]
It’s 2 a.m. and you’re hungry. You drag yourself out of bed to walk barefoot through a dark hallway toward the kitchen. As you make a turn toward the fridge, bam! Your big toe slams into the doorway, leaving you doubled over in pain. You’ve now joined millions of Americans in the unpleasant event of […]
The South is full of beautiful mountains, trails, and woodlands to freely explore. Hiking enthusiasts will tell you there’s nothing like breathing in the fresh air and discovering new terrain—and the hiking challenges that come with it. On the flip side, hikers can also experience many foot discomforts and injuries as a result of the […]
Each year seems to fall into crazy, busy schedules at the end of the year. School, holidays, and work take up many priorities on the to-do list, with little time left to go around. Make sure you schedule time to assess your end-of-the year health benefits and dental coverage to maximize their full advantages. Flexible […]
Summer in Alabama is hanging on, and so are the warm temperatures. You throw on your new pair of sneakers and head to the lake to take advantage of it. After lounging in the heat for much of the afternoon, it’s time to head home. You reach for your sneakers to wear back to the […]
Whether you’re wearing sandals in the blazing hot summer or boots during a brutally cold winter––having a bunion is no joke. If you’re wincing every time you put on your shoes, it may be time to take care of that bunion jutting out of the base of your big toe. But, is surgery really necessary? […]
Since the start of the pandemic, epidemiologists have been stumped on the potential symptoms that the disease brings to those it infects. As COVID-19 continues to spread, more confirmed symptoms are being discovered. In addition to the most tell-tale symptoms (fever, shortness of breath, and dry cough), COVID-19 has also shown up as conjunctivitis, skin […]
You know that song that goes “I would walk 500 miles and I would walk 500 more?” Well, as silly as it sounds, it’s definitely possible! The average human will walk 150,000 miles in their lifetime. That’s the equivalent of walking around the Earth six times. So, the important question is: When was the last […]
The heel is the largest of the 26 bones that make up your foot. Injury—or just plain overuse—can lead to heel pain, which can range from mild to disabling. Home remedies are possible, but you may need to see a foot specialist to get treatment. Frequent Causes of Heel Pain Heel pain has a plethora […]
