Why I bring up toe separators after bunion surgeryAfter working with clients and reading through postoperative protocols, I often get asked whether toe separators — also called toe spacers or toe spreaders — are useful after bunion (hallux valgus) surgery. My short answer is: they can be...
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Injury Prevention
Repeated calf strains are frustrating — they sideline runs, make stairs feel...
Foot Care
Hello — I’m writing from the perspective of someone who’s spent years...
Foot Care
I remember the time I ignored a niggling pain in my big toe for weeks because I...
Foot Care
I remember the first time I badly rolled my ankle during a hike — the sharp...
I remember the time I ignored a niggling pain in my big toe for weeks because I didn’t want to “overreact.” It turned out to be sesamoiditis, and the extra rest I should have taken early on would have saved me from a longer recovery. When your...
I remember the first time I badly rolled my ankle during a hike — the sharp twinge, the swelling that seemed to appear within minutes, and the uncertainty: what exactly should I do right away to avoid making it worse? Over the years I’ve...
Why metatarsal stress matters — and what shoes can realistically changeMetatarsal stress shows up for runners as forefoot pain, bruising, numbness between toes, or that nagging ache under the ball of the foot after a few miles. I’ve worked with...
I often get asked whether toe-taping can actually relieve hammertoe pain. From my experience helping people with foot discomfort, and from testing gentle taping techniques myself, I can say: yes, toe-taping can help—sometimes quite...
I love when sport and wellbeing intersect — and padel is one of those games that draws me in because it demands agility, balance and smart equipment choices to protect your feet and body. If you're hunting for a padel racket sale, I want to walk...
It’s confusing and frustrating when a device meant to help — an orthotic — seems to make your pain worse. I’ve worked with many people (and experimented myself) to figure out why that happens and what to try next. Below I share a pragmatic,...
I often get asked how to adapt a barefoot or minimalist shoe progression for different foot shapes. Flat feet, high arches, and wide feet each present different mechanics and comfort needs — and while the principles of gradual exposure and...
I’ve seen how persistent foot inflammation—the kind that shows up as aching arches, swollen toes, or stubborn plantar pain—can quietly undermine daily movement. Over the years of working with clients and experimenting with sensible,...
After a run, my feet often feel like they’ve carried the entire day’s worth of movement—and sometimes a little resentment. Over the years I’ve learned that spending 10 focused minutes on post-run foot recovery can dramatically reduce...
I remember the first time I tried to return to running after a stubborn foot injury — the mix of excitement and anxiety was real. If you've been sidelined by plantar fasciitis, a stress reaction, tendon pain, or an ankle sprain, getting back to...