The best way to prevent painful blisters is to prevent chafing. To stop them before they appear, pay attention to your skin and take precautions if you know you’re going to do a lot of walking, running or other physical activity.
To prevent chafing that can lead to blisters, dermatologists recommend the following tips:
Compression gear can provide amazing benefits to ANYONE that leads an active lifestyle. Whether you are an athlete, marathon runner, expectant mother, world traveler, nurse, teacher, trades worker or anyone who spends long hours on their feet, compression gear can help reduce painful symptoms and keep the legs and feet healthy and strong! That being said, many people often wonder.. “What is the difference between compression socksand compression sleeves?” And when should you choose one over the other?...
Whether you are new to the running game, or are a long time marathon runner, every run is an opportunity to be better, faster and more efficient. So why not set yourself up for success? Here are 5 things YOU should do before your daily run to ensure you make the most of your workout!
If you suffer from Plantars Fasciitis and are looking for something to treat your foot, you may be setting yourself up for failure.
The cause of the pain in your heel is your tight calves. This is because your tight calves increase mechanical stress on the bone, joints, tendons and ligaments in your foot and ankle.
So instead of looking to your foot to find pain relief—or trying to lengthen your Achilles tendon through surgery— Doctors and physiotherapists both recommend a night splint such as the Alpha Sock, to gently stretch the calf and surrounding tendons as you sleep.
Did you know nearly 8 out of every 10 Americans experience foot or leg pain? From enjoying sports, being productive at our jobs, meeting fitness goals or spending time playing outside with our families, foot and leg pain can stop us from doing the things we love and enjoy. Here are some super simple foot, calf and leg stretches that will help to keep your lower extremities strong, flexible and comfortable so you enjoy an active life without pain!
If you suffer from poor blood circulation, leg and calf swelling, cramping, discolouration, varicose veins, or spider veins, Doctors say copper compression socks will help you live a more comfortable and active life!
Copper compression socks are designed to help reduce the painful symptoms associated with the feet, calves and legs and when worn faithfully, they can slow the progression of vein disease and help the heart pump blood more efficiently throughout your entire body...
