How to Have Proper Posture (Including Your Feet!)
Foot alignment and gait correction are necessary to maintain good posture and overall well-being. You may not consider your feet to be an important part of your posture, but they are inseparably linked to the shape of your spine and the position of your body. That’s why paying attention to your feet while going about […]
What is a Hammertoe?
What is a Hammertoe? A hammertoe is a contracture — or bending — of the toe at the first joint of the digit, called the proximal interphalangeal joint. This bending causes the toe to appear like an upside-down V when looked at from the side. Any toe can be involved, but the condition usually affects […]
Gout
Gout and Your Feet Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs as a result of the build-up of uric acid in the body and the joint fluid (hyperuricemia). This accumulation of uric acid typically occurs when the body has difficulty processing certain protein substances called purines (PURE-EENS) that are found naturally in our diets. […]
