Miscellaneous Ailments

Achilles Tendonitis is a common foot and ankle pathology that effects thousands of people everyday.  There are many different treatments on the market for Achilles Tendonitis.  These treatment options range from physical therapy, to night splints to anti inflammatory therapy.  One of the common treatments for Achilles Tendonitis is orthotics or insoles.  Since Achilles Tendonitis …

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Achilles Tendonitis is a common injury to many runners.  Achilles Tendonitis is characterized by pain along the course of the Achilles in the back of the leg.  The pain is aggravated by activity as well as ascending or descending hills. This article discusses the best running shoes for runners with Achilles Tendonitis.  The first subject …

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Achilles Tendonitis in a runner or any athlete can be extremely painful.  You may not even be an athlete, just very active, this too can aggravate Achilles Tendonitis.  Achilles Tendonitis is pain in the Achilles during walking or running.  It is usually most common first steps in the morning or climbing up or down stairs. …

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Achilles Tendinitis is a painful condition of the posterior of the lower leg. Typically the person is an athlete or avid runner who suffers from Achilles Tendinitis.  The pain is generally activity induced, and most commonly strenuous activity induced.  It can also manifest itself as pain walking up or down hills.  There are many different …

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What are the best sandals for back pain?  First a note, if your back has a slipped disc or arthritis, sandals will not make your back pain go away.  Sandals may lessen the pain but they will not take back pain away.  What sandals can do is decrease the amount of stress that is put …

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What are the best orthotics for Back Pain that are available for purchase?  Well, in an ideal world you can see a Podiatrist and have a pair of orthotics made specifically for your feet.  These custom orthotics can cost anywhere between $200-$600. Occasionally these orthotics are covered by insurance.  If your custom orthotics are covered …

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One of the best things you can do when you are overweight is to work out and run.  However, it can be hard to find sneakers or shoes that can fit comfortably when you are running.  Below, I list what I believe are the best running shoes for people who are obese or overweight.  What …

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Finding orthotics when you are obese or over weight can be difficult.  If you are obese or overweight you are at higher risk of having foot injuries or problems.  So finding the correct orthotic or insole to wear can be key.  There are multiple things to look for in an orthotic for an obese person. You …

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A common question often asked is can Flat feet cause knee pain? The answer is yes and no. The fact is flat feet will not tear your mensicus or ACL, or cause arthritis.  But flat feet can aggravate conditions of pain in the knee, mainly arthritis.  But the fact is if you cure your flat …

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Sandals will not cure your knee pain. There is no sandal that is magical enough that will eliminate knee arthritis or a torn meniscus. However, sandals can help reduce pain and discomfort.  What do you look for in sandals that can reduce knee pain?  The number one trait you look for in a sandal that …

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Sesamoiditis is a very painful condition that effects runners and active people everywhere, and can be very discomforting and limiting activity.  There are many different treatments for sesamoiditis and sometimes it can even result in surgery.  But generally seasmoiditis can respond to conservative treatment.  The key to any conservative treatment is that it takes pressure …

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Acute Gout attacks hurt like hell. The best treatment for an acute Gout attack is a cortisone shot right into the joint having the attack.  See a Podiatrist or orthopod to have that performed.  But, there are creams and lotions that can help with the pain in an acute Gout attack.  What you want is …

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Before we begin, if you are in the middle of an acute attack right now, none of the vitamins below will help immediatly with the pain. You need to see a Podiatrist or a GP for managment of the attack.  Vitamins for Gout can help lower the inflammatory response over time, but most important some …

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What do you look for in all natural treatments for Gout?  Well, you want treatments that can lower uric acid.  Gout attacks are brought about by an increase in the Uric Acid levels, which then preciptate in a joint causing the immune system to attack.  This creates the red hot swollen joint that hurts like …

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