Consider this: When structural engineers design buildings meant to absorb and withstand the impact of an earthquake, they avoid rigidity at all costs. Buildings and structures capable of weathering tremendous impact and force must be strong–and flexible. The...
While restless leg syndrome (also known as RLS) and plantar fasciitis can certainly occur at the same time, the evidence for a connection between the two conditions is somewhat elusive and mostly anecdotal–which makes sense, since RLS is a poorly understood and...
If you’ve been suffering from foot pain near the ball of your foot, you could be experiencing metatarsalgia–the medical term for pain and inflammation in the five metatarsal heads, which are located at the base of each toe. Each of your five toes are connected...
Not only does massage feel great–it’s a great way to temporarily relieve heel pain from plantar fasciitis. With a little know-how and a few easy techniques, you can learn to to do self massage on your own feet, or with a partner. All you’ll need to get started...
Let’s face it: getting to the gym isn’t always the best option for exercise. Whether it’s financial restrictions, freezing rain, or just the struggle of getting out of the house, having a repertoire of good indoor exercise options is a smart way to keep your fitness...
By Noelle Ihli, medically reviewed by Dr. Kimberly Langdon, M.D. Is that pain and swelling in your heel and foot area plantar fasciitis? Or could it be another fairly common condition, known as bursitis? While the majority of cases involving heel pain turn out to be...
