I often get asked whether orthotics actually correct overpronation — and the honest answer is: it depends on the device, the fit, and how you test it. Overpronation isn’t just a label; it’s a pattern of movement that can be subtle or dramatic, and the best way to know if an orthotic is doing...
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Footwear & Orthotics
I recently ran a small at‑home trial to answer a question I get asked all the...
Footwear & Orthotics
I recently worked through a friend’s recovery after a metatarsal stress...
Injury Prevention
Forefoot numbness at your desk can be more than a minor annoyance — it can...
Nutrition & Recovery
I’ve worked with plenty of people trying to recover from tendon pain —...
Forefoot numbness at your desk can be more than a minor annoyance — it can signal that something about your workstation setup or daily habits is compressing nerves, restricting circulation, or overloading structures in your feet. I’ve seen this...
I’ve worked with plenty of people trying to recover from tendon pain — Achilles, plantar fascia, rotator cuff — and one thing I always come back to is that nutrition can either speed things up or slow them down. You can’t “fix” a damaged...
I decided to test a simple question many readers ask me: Can switching to Hoka or Altra reduce metatarsal pain? Metatarsal pain (the aching, burning, or sharp feeling under the forefoot) is a common complaint, and footwear often plays a big role....
I used to assume that more stretching at night would automatically help my plantar fasciitis. Over time I learned that not all stretches or timing choices are helpful — and in some cases they can make pain worse. If your feet feel worse after your...
I’ve worked with many people who describe the same frustrating cycle: a respectable recovery after rest or rehab, then a stubborn recurrence of Achilles pain as soon as life gets busy again. One simple, evidence-informed tool I often test with...
I spend a lot of time thinking about small, consistent habits that make feet happier — especially for people who sit for much of the day and notice the early twinges of bunion pain. If you’re juggling deadlines, meetings, and long hours at a...
Why night splints for plantar fasciitis? What they actually doWhen plantar fasciitis flares, the first painful step in the morning is often what drives people to try a night splint. The idea is simple: keep the foot in a gentle dorsiflexed position...
Forefoot numbness while cycling is one of those nagging problems that can turn a joyful ride into an anxious shuffle of foot adjustments. I’ve dealt with it myself and helped readers and clients troubleshoot it. The good news is that, in many...
I started using a pedobarography mat at home because I wanted clearer, objective information about how my feet actually hit the ground. I’d been guessing at pronation, trying different insoles, and feeling uncertain whether a change helped. A...
Plantar fasciitis is one of those aches that sneaks up on you—sharp heel pain in the morning, a dull ache after standing, or that familiar twinge when you’ve been on your feet too long. Over the years I’ve tested a lot of footwear and read the...