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Four Tips for Treating Heel Spurs

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If you feel sharp pains in the heels of your feet while standing or walking, you might be experiencing heel spurs. These occur due to a tiny bony protrusion from calcium deposits on the bone. Here are some treatments for this foot condition. Get Regular Exercise While it may seem like resting is the best way to treat heel spurs, this can make it worse. While resting will take the pressure off your feet and offer temporary relief for the bone spur pain in the heels, that pain will return once you step on the floor after resting.…

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Do You Need to Have Heel Spurs Removed?

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If you’re suffering from pain in your heel that seems to get worse after periods of inactivity, such as first thing in the morning when you get out of bed, your doctor or podiatrist, such as those at McLean & Partners, may have told you that you have a heel spur. These spurs are bony growths on the heel that stick out from the bottom of your regular heel bone. Given the pain you’re feeling, you may think that having the spur surgically removed will fix the problem, but you may have been advised against this.…

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Common Reasons Why You May Need to Visit a Foot Clinic

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Most people tend to overlook their feet, despite the fact that these body parts are what take the brunt of supporting your entire body weight. It is only when foot problems start causing debilitating pain or become embarrassing that some people may consider paying a visit to a foot clinic. This, however, is not the best way of going about your foot ailments. It is always best to seek medical attention the moment you experience symptoms so as to prevent the ailment from becoming exacerbated.…

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Footwear rules for diabetics

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When you are diabetic, you have to deal with numerous health complications, and it might seem like foot problems would be at the very bottom of your list. But actually, you probably spend a decent amount of time on your feet every day, and if you don’t look after your foot care as a diabetic, this could have some serious repercussions on your quality of life. The big issue with diabetes and feet is that diabetes can cause nerve damage, and this means you could experience tingling sensations in your feet, or be numb to pain when it occurs.…

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3 Home Treatments for Heel Spurs

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A heel spur is essentially a deposit of calcium that extends from the heel bone, which can cause discomfort as you walk. Sometimes, and especially in the early stages, a heel spur can go unnoticed, but at its worst it can make moving around a real pain – literally. If you suspect that you might have heel spurs in their early stages, you can try some home treatments to ease the pain and heal the spur.…

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Ankle Sprains: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

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An ankle sprain is a relatively common condition, particularly in active individuals. This type of injury occurs when the ankle is twisted or turned inappropriately. In simple terms, there are ligaments in the ankle area and these are responsible for connecting the leg to the foot. They are flexible and allow a wide range of motion to facilitate actions such as walking, running and stretching. However, the ligaments have boundaries which are indispensable in keeping the joint stable.…

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How to Use Essential Oils between Podiatrist Visits

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There are a variety of reasons why you may see a podiatrist, but the crucial time for you is between visits. You need to maintain your foot health and ensure that small issues don’t become large problems. One of the ways you can maintain your foot health between visits to the podiatrist is to use a few simple essential oil recipes. Here are a few recipes, how to use them, and how they can benefit your foot health.…

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Symptoms and Treatment Options for Bursitis Of The Heel

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Bursitis of the heel is a condition that’s characterised by inflammation of the bursa, which is a small fluid-filled pocket located just under your Achilles tendon. The role of the bursa is to prevent friction around your heel bone and protect the surrounding muscles and tendons. It can become inflamed when you overexert or put too much stress on your heel, and it commonly occurs in those who over-train or increase the intensity of their training too quickly.…

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3 Tips to Improve Your Feet's Health

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Many people forget to maintain the health of their feet until it’s too late, and they begin to suffer from severe ailments or injuries as a result of an accident. In many situations, injuries or infections could have been avoided with a bit more awareness about the health of your feet. Here are three tips that will help you maintain your feet’s health. Book your pedicure appointment for the morning.…

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How Diabetes Can Impact On The Health Of Your Feet

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Type 1 and type 2 diabetes put you at an increased risk of developing peripheral neuropathy. This is a condition that can damage the nerves in your feet, leaving you unable to feel minor injuries such as cuts and blisters. Diabetes can also weaken your immune response and impair your circulation, both of which cause healing to take longer, so a cut or blister is more likely to become infected.…

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