Entries from 2014-05-01 to 1 month

Acute Lower Back Pain

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…

Diabetic Foot Care Causes, Pain, Symptoms, Infections, And Treatment On EMedicineHealth.com

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…

Flat Feet (Pes Planus) , Physical Therapy, New Jersey, NJ

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…

Mental Health

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…

Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment By Scott Kilberg DPM

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…