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Fungal Toenails in the Wilderness: Strategies and Solutions
Listen up, thrill-seekers! Before you gear up and hit the wild trails, there's something you need to take care of—those feet of yours. Yep, we’re talking about the real MVPs of your adventure. But here's the deal: if you’ve got athlete’s foot or some seriously...
Fungal Toenails: Strategies and Solutions
You've probably seen those gnarly, thick, discolored nails that scream "fungal infection!" But do you know how it all begins? And why waiting until it's a disaster zone is such a bad idea? Let’s dive deep into the fungus jungle and uncover all you need to know about...
Conquering Stress Fractures: Crushing It with Footwear and Orthotics
Alright, buckle up, because we're diving deep into the battlefield of stress fractures. These pesky cracks in your bones love to mess with your groove, but fear not! We've got the ultimate weapons in our arsenal: footwear and custom orthotics. Cracking the Code of...
Stretches for Heel Pain
Some things in life are painful, but we endure them because it’s just the way the world works. Waiting at the BMV, in-law visits, and heel pain from plantar fasciitis are all torturous in their own ways, but at least something can be done about one of those examples....
Should I Wear Shoes in the House?
The Great Shoe Debate: Should You Wear Shoes in the House? Forget about talking politics or religion. If you want to start a heated debate among friends, family, and neighbors – bring up the subject of shoes or no shoes in the house. The Post-Covid landscape has...
What Can Cause Your Child’s Heel Pain? It’s likely Sever’s Disease
Every great story needs its villains, and in the world of children's health, the heel pain villain we face is Sever's Disease. This adversary can sneak into your child's life and disrupt the joy of being active. Sever's Disease: The Elusive Adversary Sever's Disease...
How to Tell an Ankle Sprain from an Ankle Fracture
Navigating the intricate landscape of ankle issues during winter feels like embarking on an unexpected journey through a world of discomfort and uncertainty. Imagine your ankle as the unsuspecting host of a spontaneous winter gathering, where pain crashes in...
What Do Damaged, Fungal Nails Look Like?
Most people can recognize a thick discolored nail from long-term fungus involvement. It is hard to miss. But what does it look like when it starts? And how and why does it start? The majority of the time I see this problem at the end stage change. If I was able to...
The Best Plantar Fasciitis Stretch
Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, and often times there are easy things you can do to help relieve pain and move forward with treatment. Now before we get started on some potential stretches, it’s good to know that this is NOT a...