Today, almost 8 in 10 American adults suffer from one or another type of foot pain. Half of all adults say that foot pain has restricted their activities — like walking, exercising, working, or playing with grandchildren — in some way. Thanks to custom orthotics, Americans now have a solution that helps to relieve their …
At Innovative Foot Relief, it should come as no surprise that we believe in the power that custom orthotic inserts have for helping to relieve people’s foot pain. That said, we understand that not everyone may understand the benefits that custom orthotics can offer them. While general orthotics can be useful in many situations, custom …
At Innovative Foot Relief, we’re proud to offer affordable custom orthotics to our customers. That said, we understand that many people may be confused by what we’re offering. What are orthotics, and when is it useful to get a custom pair? In this article, we’ll endeavor to answer some of the most frequently asked questions …
What is pronation? Pronation is a natural motion of your foot during walking and running and simply the degree to which the arch of your foot collapses upon impact. As your foot contacts the ground when you run and moves toward push off, the arch of your foot naturally collapses to help your body absorb …
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot that runs from your heel to your toes. Symptoms Plantar fasciitis causes pain in your heel. It’s usually worse when you take your first steps …
Flat feet, also referred to as flatfoot, pes planus, pronated foot, and fallen arches, is a deformity with various degrees of physical impact. This condition in one or both feet can be passed down as a hereditary trait or may simply develop over time. You have flat feet when the arches on the inside of …
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Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon, the tough band of fibrous tissue that connects the calf muscles in the back of the lower leg to your heel bone (calcaneus). Achilles tendinitis most commonly occurs in It mainly occurs in people playing recreational sports, but it can happen to anyone. Achilles tendonitis …