Knee pain can be so frustrating to live with. Whether you have knee pain from arthritis, meniscus tears, or patellofemoral pain syndrome (Runner’s 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. Believe it or not, knee pain can…
9 Reasons Why Foot Pain Can Cause Leg Pain (With Solutions)
You may be curious if foot pain can cause leg pain. The foot is connected to the ankle which is connected to the leg. It is not unusual that if you have certain foot conditions, you may experience leg pain. Achy legs can limit your activities, especially if you are required to be on your…
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…
7 Surprising Reasons Why Your Foot Pain May Be Causing Back Pain
Your feet carry you from point A to point B. What is often forgotten is that the way you walk impacts other areas of your body, such as your legs, hips, and back. The entire human body is connected. Your foot structure, the length of your lower extremities, the tightness of your calf muscles, and…
