Heel pain
Heels

Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain

A common foot complaint among athletes and non-athletes alike, heel pain may occur for a variety of reasons, including heel spurs.
HeelsHannah Sweet
Foot Perspiration
Foot Health

Foot Perspiration

Everyone's feet perspire during exercise or in warm weather – your body needs to let heat out. But if excessive sweating becomes a chronic condition that occurs year-round, even when you’re not engaged in strenuous activity, you may have hyperhidrosis.
Foot HealthHannah Sweet
Varicose/Spider Veins
Legs

Varicose/Spider Veins

Have you spotted raised, rope-like veins on the backs of your legs? Or veins that emerge in the shape of a spiderweb? These enlarged veins, which appear as either  varicose veins or spider veins, are quite common, especially among women.
LegsHannah Sweet
Bunions
Foot Health

Bunions

A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint where your big toe meets your foot. Over time, this bump gets bigger, and can make your big toe turn in toward your smaller toes.
Foot HealthHannah Sweet
How to Get the Best Fitting Boot (Including Calf Fit) 
Heeluxe

How to Get the Best Fitting Boot (Including Calf Fit) 

Finding the best fitting boots begins with the type of boot and activity planning in that boot.
HeeluxeHannah Sweet
How to Get the Best Fitting Walking Shoe
Heeluxe

How to Get the Best Fitting Walking Shoe

Walking shoes are categorized into two different uses: fitness walking and leisure walking. The key elements of finding the best fitting walking shoe are the same for both uses.
HeeluxeHannah Sweet
Fighting Foot Fatigue with Cushioning and Orthotic Support
Foot Health

Fighting Foot Fatigue with Cushioning and Orthotic Support

Many of us suffer from foot and leg muscle fatigue after a long day of work or household tasks. Luckily, there are many solutions to reduce muscle fatigue to keep a spring in your step no matter what your daily activities are. 
Foot HealthHannah Sweet
Breaking in Your Shoe
Heeluxe

Breaking in Your Shoe

When trying on brand new shoes straight out of the box, certain styles should fit straight away, while others need a break-in period.
HeeluxeHannah Sweet
Best Fitting Shoes For Bunions and Hammertoes
Foot Health

Best Fitting Shoes For Bunions and Hammertoes

Bunions and hammertoes are uncomfortable foot deformities that make buying shoes a challenge. Read on to learn how to find the best fitting shoes for these conditions.

Foot HealthHannah Sweet
Orthotics and Knee Pain
Heeluxe

Orthotics and Knee Pain

Knee pain is a very common issue, but not all types of knee pain are the same. In this article, we will discuss the most common types of knee pain and if orthotics can help manage the symptoms.
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Using Orthotics to Manage Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis
Heels

Using Orthotics to Manage Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is an irritation to the plantar fascia. It commonly presents itself as pain in front of the heel and limits normal daily activities. The most common symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis are pain with the first steps of the day and when standing after sitting for long periods.
HeelsHannah Sweet
Minimal vs Maximal Cushioning
Heeluxe

Minimal vs Maximal Cushioning

There are a few different types of cushioning inside of shoes available for purchase. These include minimal, traditional, and maximal cushioning.
HeeluxeHannah Sweet
Runner's Knee (Chondromalacia)
Knees

Runner's Knee (Chondromalacia)

Chondromalacia, also known as patellofemoral stress syndrome, occurs when the kneecap rubs against the lower end of the femur – the thighbone – instead of gliding smoothly over it.
KneesHannah Sweet
Ball of Foot Pain
Ball of Foot

Ball of Foot Pain

Does the ball of your foot regularly hurt? If so, you may be suffering from metatarsalgia, a condition in which the ball of your foot becomes painful and inflamed. 
Ball of FootHannah Sweet
Corns and Calluses
Foot Health

Corns and Calluses

Corns and calluses are thick, hard spots of dead skin caused by rubbing and pressure. They’re not pretty, and they can cause discomfort.
Foot HealthHannah Sweet
Thick Yellow Toenails
Toes

Thick Yellow Toenails

Do you want to wear flip flops but are embarrassed by thick yellow toenails? Thick yellow toenails are just what their name implies – a rather unsightly condition that might have you reaching for shoes instead of sandals.
ToesHannah Sweet
Supination
Foot Health

Supination

When supination occurs, your foot no longer properly absorbs the shock of each step. Instead, the outside of your foot bears the full force of your step's impact. 
Foot HealthHannah Sweet