Pesky Bone Spurs: Should They Be Removed?
When a piece of wood gets a sharp edge or a rough splinter, it can be sanded down. When extra tree branches get in the way of your house,...
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GSFA
- Jan 11, 2017
- 2 min
The Relationship between Bone Spurs and Heel Pain
It’s easy to define people and things by their relationships: that’s so-and-so’s husband, this is my neighbor’s granddaughter, that’s my...
GSFA
- Jan 10, 2017
- 1 min
How Does Your New Years Resolution Affect Your Feet?
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! This is the time of year that we ALL try to start the year with new resolutions. Of course, the most common is working...
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- Jan 5, 2017
- 2 min
Are You at Risk for Heel Spurs?
If you spent all New Year’s Eve on your feet, then woke up to start the New Year with heel pain, sorry, but it sounds like you need to...
GSFA
- Dec 27, 2016
- 2 min
4 Tips to Build Up Your Achilles and Calves in the New Year
Every day is a new day, but there’s something special about a new year that makes people think about new beginnings and investing in...
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- Dec 21, 2016
- 2 min
Don’t Ruin the Holidays with an Achilles Rupture!
The holiday season is a time for family, friends, good food, and reflection on the things in life that are truly important. It’s also,...
GSFA
- Dec 7, 2016
- 2 min
Winter Walking: Wear-and-Tear Relief
Winter can be a tough season. You get all the usual wear-and-tear on your lower limbs, but with the added effects of the cold and wet....
GSFA
- Dec 1, 2016
- 2 min
Give the Gift of Pain Relief
Finding the perfect gift during the holidays can be challenging. You want to give your loved ones something they really want, as well as...
GSFA
- Nov 21, 2016
- 2 min
A Thankful Season with Foot Pain
Thankfulness is an attitude that’s easy to take for granted, but it can actually have a significant, positive impact on your health. An...
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- Nov 16, 2016
- 2 min
Running Comfortably This Fall
Fall is one of the best seasons to enjoy good outdoor runs. The oppressive heat of summer gives way to milder temperatures in fall, which...
GSFA
- Nov 9, 2016
- 2 min
Finding the Right Shoes for Arthritis
We’ve reached the time of year when people are paying more attention to all the things they have to be thankful for. Gratitude is an...
GSFA
- Nov 1, 2016
- 2 min
Mixing Rheumatoid Arthritis and Exercise
In life, some things mix well—like peanut butter and jelly, salt and pepper, or sugar and lemon juice. Other things, however, are not...
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- Oct 25, 2016
- 2 min
Pampering Care: Foot Soaks for Arthritis
When your feet ache, a little pampering can go a long way in helping you feel better. It’s a nice way to relax and relieve some of your...
GSFA
- Oct 21, 2016
- 2 min
Put your best foot forward!
Now that Fall is in full swing, parents and their children are busy with school and a multitude of extracurricular activities. I am...
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- Oct 18, 2016
- 2 min
5 Tips for Handling Rheumatoid Arthritis at Home
Few things are as enjoyable as going outside and enjoying a lovely fall day. The days when the sun is shining and temperatures are no...
GSFA
- Oct 11, 2016
- 2 min
Scary Psoriasis: Beyond the Lesions
Psoriasis is a disease whose symptoms and complications can be quite uncomfortable and have a severe impact your feet that may seem scary...
GSFA
- Oct 4, 2016
- 2 min
Foot Allergies Are Real
People can be allergic to almost anything. Plenty of people have common allergies, like pollen, cats, and mold. Others have more serious...
GSFA
- Sep 28, 2016
- 2 min
6 Reasons Why You Might Have Itching Feet
The ability to feel can be a wonderful thing. It allows you to enjoy walking across plush carpet, squishing your toes in the sand at a...
GSFA
- Sep 26, 2016
- 2 min
4 Exercises to Help Improve Your PAD
Exercise is an increasingly important part of a modern (and frequently sedentary) life. Not only does it help make you stronger and...
GSFA
- Sep 21, 2016
- 2 min
Daily Tricks for Better Foot Circulation
Health and skills do not improve overnight. You have to put in effort to make a change. That’s easiest to see in people who are the most...
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