Knee pain can be frustrating to live with. Whether you have knee pain from arthritis, meniscus tears, or patello-femoral pain syndrome (Runners knee), it can limit your activities significantly. If you have knee discomfort, you may feel pain, stiffness, and even cracking in the knee with activity. Knee pain can be exacerbated by certain foot…
Can Foot Pain Cause Leg Pain: 11 Common Problems and Solutions
Can foot pain lead to leg pain? Yes. Since the foot is connected to the ankle and leg, certain foot conditions may cause leg pain. This discomfort can limit activities, especially if long periods of standing or running are required. The article will explore how foot pain can cause leg pain. It will discuss conditions…
Steel Toe Boots and Foot Problems: How to Prevent Pain in the Feet
Making sure your steel toe boots are comfortable is very important. Foot structure is highly individualized. Not everyone’s feet can comfortably tolerate steel-toe boots. Steel toe boots can cause foot problems for many reasons. Common foot problems that can occur from steel toe boots include corns, bunions, blisters, plantar fasciitis, athlete’s foot, and ingrown toenails. …
Bad Shoes and Foot Pain- 11 Foot Problems Caused by Wearing Wrong Shoes
If you’ve ever had foot pain, you may be wondering if your shoes are to blame. With so many different options for shoes out there, many people may pick shoes that are not well suited for their feet. Foot morphology is highly variable between individuals (1). Therefore, one type of shoe doesn’t fit all. Bad…
Foot Pain Causing Back Pain: 8 Ways Your Feet Could Be Causing Low Back Pain
The impact of foot pain extends beyond discomfort in the foot. It can contribute to back pain, a condition afflicting 70-80% of individuals at some point. Foot issues range from overpronation and oversupination to unsuitable footwear and flat feet. Limb length discrepancies, foot and ankle injuries, equinus, plantar fasciitis, and sciatica further complicate matters. The…