Using a spikey massage ball for foot pain involves gentle rolling, targeted pressure, and consistent practice to relieve tension and improve circulation. It’s especially effective for conditions like plantar fasciitis, arch tightness, and general soreness. A spikey massage ball—small, firm, and covered in short rubber or plastic spikes—is a simple yet powerful tool for self-treatment.…
Read MoreExercises are important if you have plantar fasciitis. There are a number of exercises that can be done to help. The Fasciitis Fighter is one tool that can be used to make them easier. For more on helping plantar fasciitis, see: If you have plantar fasciitis and want to fix it, then do this and…
Read More“Exercise is medicine” is more than just a catchy phrase – it’s a powerful prescription for overall health and wellbeing. Regular physical activity has been shown to prevent and manage a wide range of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Exercise can also have a profound impact on mental health, reducing symptoms…
Read MoreSever’s disease (Calcaneal apophysitis) is a very common problem with the heel in growing children. The condition is self limiting and they always grow out of it, but can be quite painful and distressing while waiting for that to happen. The typical recommended management of Sever’s disease is some pain relief (eg ice packs after…
Read MoreHere at FootStore we have a wide range of toe spacer products to deal with a number of problems of the toes and forefoot. There are so many different types of toe spacers that it can be confusing. The terminology or names that we use for the different toe spacer products may or may not…
Read MoreFisiocrem is a topical cream that’s primarily used to help relieve muscle and joint pain, especially associated with muscle aches and soreness; sprains and strains; bruises; and foot aches. Fisiocrem is made with a combo of natural active ingredients, including:– Arnica montana – Helps reduce inflammation and bruising.– Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s Wort) – Traditionally…
Read MorePlantar fasciitis is a common condition causing heel pain, often results from inflammation or degeneration of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue connecting the heel to the toes. One innovative tool designed specifically for strengthening and loading exercises for this is the Fasciitis Fighter and the Fasciitis Fighter Round 2. Exercises Using the…
Read MoreProbably, as stretching is a really important part of the treatment for plantar fasciitis. For more on what plantar fasciitis is, see this and for more on what can be done to treat it, see this. What is becoming increasingly clear when it comes to plantar fasciitis, there is not really the “one” cure. A…
Read MoreSometimes to treat foot problems you need to change the posture or alignment of the foot. The arch may need supporting or the heel may need to be tilted inwards or outwards. At times there are conditions in which the foot needs to be tilted in some more and laterally wedge insoles are used for…
Read MoreLace bite (or skate bite) is something that is well known in ice and roller skating communities, but is not so well known outside those communities. Lace bite is an inflammation of the tendons (mostly the anterior tibial tendon) on the front of the ankles where the laces are putting pressure on the area. It…
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