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Thinking of walking the Camino but worried your knees and feet can’t handle it?

Walking can be a great way to enjoy the summer heat. However, if you are in pain, it can be a real bummer especially if you are walking the Camino.

by BioPed Footcare
June 12, 2023
5 minutes read

Can Custom Orthotics Help with Lower Back Pain? — Lower back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints among adults. It affects your ability to work, exercise, sleep, and enjoy everyday activities. At the same time, many people experiencing back pain also report foot discomfort, leading them to wonder whether the two are connected.

Shin Splints and Socks – Are You Making These Recovery Mistakes? — Experiencing pain along the front or inside of your lower leg? You could be experiencing Shin Splints. Shin Splints is especially common in people who run, hike, play high-impact sports like basketball or soccer, or have recently increased the intensity or frequency of their physical activity.

Sports or Activity Injury/Trauma — Many sports and activity-related foot problems can begin as “minor” friction, pressure, or repetitive stress. For example, that thick callus on your foot may seem harmless… until it starts changing how you walk. Almost everything we do requires our feet to work well, from playing sports to walking around the grocery store.

Recognizing Diabetes in Your Lower Limbs

The symptoms of diabetes can be difficult to recognize, especially if you’re not familiar with them.

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Don’t let ankle sprains sideline your pickleball game! — Pickleball is one of those sports that can be played by the young and the old, it is easy to learn and is a great way to stay active. However, like any activity that involves quick starts, stops and quick direction changes, it comes with some risks. Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries because of the constant pivoting and quick motions. The good news is that ankle sprains don’t have to sideline you. With the right approach, you can recover, reduce the risk or re-injury and keep doing more of what you love- Pickleball!

Managing Foot Arthritis: Top Treatment for Toe Joint Pain Relief — If you’re dealing with painful toes, especially around the base of the big toe, everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, or even standing still can become challenging. One of the most common causes? Arthritis. This degenerative joint condition affects millions and often hits the small joints of the feet first. Symptoms can range from big and small toe joint pain, ball of foot pain, stiffness, swelling, redness, bunions, toe deformities, corns, calluses and difficulties walking.

Travel Smart This March Break: The Benefits of Compression Socks — March Break is a time to unwind, explore new places, or visit friends and family. Whether you are headed on a long flight, a road trip, or a walking tour, your body will feel the effects of all the hours spent sitting and moving in unfamiliar ways. The first thing you can do to help is to pack a good pair of compression socks as part of your trip gear!

Active adolescents with heel pain — There are 26 bones in the feet and they continue to grow until the mid to late teenage years. This means that until fully formed, there are delicate growth plates in the foot bones of a child and adolescent.

I keep getting plantar warts. What can I do to get rid of them permanently? — Plantar warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). They are contagious, meaning they can be spread from person to person and even to other areas of the foot.

Donning Compression in Less Than a Minute — Do you struggle with your compression socks or stockings? Watch our video and learn how to don compression socks in under a minute.