Overview Achilles tendinitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the tendon, which usually occurs as a result of overuse injury. Basketball players are the most susceptible to Achilles tendinitis because of the frequent jumping. Any activity …

Plantar fasciitis usually involves pain and inflammation at the bottom of your foot that connects your heel bone to your toes. A survey done by the American Podiatric Medical Association revealed that 64 % of people suffering from heel pai…

Last night I was sat grating the hard skin off my feet (as you do!) and my bf was mocking me, and totally grossed out by it. Make sure you pamper your feet properly and provide a good care in order to get smooth and healthy feet. Dry, crac…

There are different types of foot fungus that occur due to many factors both internally and externally, that can alter one's physical state, foot wise. Every day there are many women around the world that wish that they could change the wa…

Anyone who's ever played hide and seek knows what a thrill it is to be well-hidden somewhere, perhaps only a breath or two away from the soft shoe scuffs of the seeker, almost bursting out laughing because you know if they just twitched th…

See how much softer and smoother my skin looks in the second photo? Corns and calluses can be painful and frustrating problems in the foot. The stretching foot rocker is a helpful tool in relieving pain associated with lower leg conditions…

Cupping is a technique in which a glass cup or bamboo jar is suctioned onto the body and allowed to sit for about 10 minutes. Cupping stimulates the flow of blood, lymph, and Qi to the affected area; relieves swelling; and greatly enhances…

Keep those puppies clean (Did I mention that already?) Wash them at least once per day. Dry between your toes methodically. Hey I feel like the foot doctor. That means taking your time with your towel. Use a powder to help dry your feet Qu…

Feet usually have an arch on the inside portion of the foot. A flat foot is a foot that has lost or never developed this arch. Most flat feet are flexible. This type does not cause problems and does not require treatment. Rigid flat feet c…

The small muscles positioned between the bones of your feet tighten at the end of each step when you run, which helps prevent curling of the toes and widening of the forefoot. For some people, those muscles do not contract, which causes tr…

These supports and insoles are available in a variety of forms and sizes; depend on the type of your footwear. Below are some types of arch supports that are used hugely by flat footed people. Sports arch insoles are good for high impact s…