Tag: Orthotics
It is often said that everything is bigger in Texas, and the fantastic events going on this fall are no exception. The nations largest, most acclaimed Renaissance event, the Texas Renaissance Festival, will be taking place on weekends throughout October and November, 2014 in Todd Mission, TX. Step back in time as a host of […]
The world of shoe inserts is vast and confusing. Like new and expecting parents entering Babies R Us for the first time, you are not quite sure where to start and which one is right for you. They all look comfortable and appealing, especially the ones with gel. Television commercials lure you in with catchy […]
Take me out to the ballgame Take me out the crowd Buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks I dont care if we never get back Let me root, root, root for the home team If they dont win its a shame, For its one, two, three strikes.your out At the old.ball.game! Spring is upon […]
There many things in our world that we elaborate with the word super. There is the Super Bowl, the Super Star, and the Super Size which McDonalds made a ton of money on. What if I told you that you could add the word Super to describe your feet and how they feel? If you […]
Plantar fasciitis is probably the most common source of foot pain. It is caused by chronic stretching and irritation of the plantar fascia producing inflammation and pain. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue, like a ligament, that attaches to the bottom of your heel bone (calcaneus) and extends out to the toes. […]
You have seen the television commercial about the gel shoe inserts that make you feel completely relaxed, or Gellin Like Magellan. Are these the right inserts for you? There are many types of inserts on the market, so how do you know which one is the right one? Two Main Types of Inserts: 1. Cushion […]
Recently I had to make an emergency trip to my home town for a funeral. No, I wasnt in a good mood, feeling blue as you would expect. I just lost one of the most influential men in my life. I sat in my seat got comfortable, well as comfortable as you can get not […]
People run for many different reasons. For some, it gives them a positive energy boost, and its an ideal way to keep their weight in check. For others, its the buzz of competition, or quite simply, because they enjoy it. One of the first steps to healthy running is wearing supportive running shoes. Neglecting to […]
If you have been diagnosed with arthritis, or joint inflammation, you know all too well the pain associated with the disease. There are several types of arthritis, but the most common form is osteoarthritis, or wear-and-tear arthritis. Its also referred as degenerative joint disease; its the breakdown of cartilage that cushions the ends of the […]
If you are an avid walker, have begun a new exercise program, or are an experienced runner, you may have experienced one of the most common lower extremity ailments, shin splints. Shin splints are characterized as pain at the front inside of the shin bone due to overexertion of the muscles. Shin splints usually involve […]