Advice on Foot Care

The heel spur on the bottom of the heel bone (calcaneus) in this picture looks like it would be painful. But, this individual has never had heel pain. Heel spurs on the bottom of the heel are rarely the source of heel pain. When the heel spurs occur on the bottom of the heel, they are generally associated with plantar fasciitis, the most common cause of heel pain. Continue Reading »

The urban dictionary has defined “mandals” as sandals for men. It has become more and more common to see men in sandals during the summer. In the past, men wore flip-flops only for their yearly beach trip and sported regular shoes the rest of the year. Over the past few years, the expanding fashion line of sandals for men has had trouble keeping up with the demand.

There are positives and negatives to the increase use of sandals in men. Many of the sandals on the market now are much more supportive than the traditional flip-flops. Some sandals are water proof and great for outdoor events, such as short hikes, trips to the beach and river trips. Continue Reading »