No two pairs of feet are exactly alike. Some are skinny and some are wide. Some have arches that reach for the sky, and others are flat as a pancake. Some toes point in, while others point out. Unfortunately, not all of these foot types are well suited to the...
“Family Foot Care of Jasper” isn’t just a friendly-sounding name. It’s not just about making people feel at ease and comfortable in our office—though that’s certainly part of it! When we say “family,” we really mean the whole family. That means no matter how young...
Stop us if you’ve heard this one: high heels are bad for your feet. Unfortunately, the conventional wisdom on this one is mostly true. Extended use of high heels, particularly those of certain styles, can either cause or catalyze a lot of common foot problems. They...
Sports are fun, and good for long-term happiness and health. They are also, unfortunately, prone to causing aches, pains, and injuries. If you’ve been active for more than a few years—whether you played on a high school team or you just like to run—there’s a good...
There are few heavier, sinking feelings than the one right after an acute sports injury. The stabbing pain that strikes instantly. The collapse to the ground. The dawning realization that your life might be about to get complicated for the next couple of weeks....
Your foot goes through a specific, repeatable set of motions each and every time you take a step. Your heel strikes the ground. The full foot makes contact, flattens and pronates outward to bear the load. The heel lifts and you push off with your toes, and then your...