Heel Pain
How to Cure Achilles Tendonitis (Tendinitis)
For most people, if they are asked to name one tendon in their body, it would be the one at the back of the heel – the Achilles tendon. The name comes from Greek mythology, where Achilleus, the greatest of all the Greek warriors and hero of the Trojan War, was known for one weakness…
Read MoreHow To Cure Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
Following on from my previous introduction article called “How to cure a foot problem”, I am now going to look at a specific foot condition that can be particularly challenging. That is heel pain, which is most commonly known as plantar fasciitis, although this is often an incorrect diagnosis for the cause of the problem.…
Read MoreThe Cost Of Heel Pain
(This popular article was originally published in March 2022 so the financial figures have been updated in March 2024) Continuing with our series on the physical, emotional, and financial costs of various foot-related conditions, this month we are going to focus on one of the most common, yet most complex of foot problems. Heel pain.…
Read MoreThe Cost of Cracked Heels
(This popular article was originally published in May 2021 so the financial figures have been updated in March 2024) Now I know cracked heels may not seem like a big thing as they are so common, but actually they can be a lot more troublesome than maybe you realise. Whilst “weathering” of the heels through…
Read MorePodsHealHeels: A discussion with comfort shoe retailer ShoeMed
Who are ShoeMed? ShoeMed is an award-winning specialist footwear shop that has been built partnering with Podiatrists, working together to provide the best possible outcome for patients. ShoeMed prides itself on the footwear they offer, the service they provide and the relationships they have within the foot health industry. It’s #PodsHealHeels month! The nationwide campaign…
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