Standing for extended periods can put a significant amount of strain on your feet and lower limbs. For people who work in professions that require prolonged standing, such as nurses, teachers, and factory workers, this can result in discomfort, pain, and even injury. Fortunately, custom foot orthotics can provide relief and help prevent further damage […]

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. One of the complications associated with diabetes is foot complications, which can range from minor issues such as calluses and blisters to more serious conditions such as ulcers and neuropathy. These complications can be prevented or managed by using custom foot orthotics. Understanding Diabetes […]

Heel spurs are often mistaken for plantar fasciitis. Although they both occur around the heel area, heel spurs result from a bony growth that develops on the bottom of the heel. Those who develop heel spurs do not necessarily develop pain in the area, but they can.  If pain does occur, it can become problematic. […]

The metatarsals are the five long bones in each foot numbered from I to V. Together with the ankles (tarsals), they form the central arches of the foot needed to bear the body’s weight. Metatarsalgia is a condition that occurs when the metatarsals become inflamed and sore.  Symptoms of Metatarsalgia The primary symptom of metatarsalgia […]

The feet are a highly complex structure consisting of 26 bones, 33 joints, and hundreds of muscles, ligaments, tendons, and blood vessels. The feet help a person to stand and walk while maintaining body weight balance. Any changes in the structure of the feet can result in significant problems to the other joints and the […]