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Tight Shoes Can Lead to Ingrown Toenails
You probably already know that shoes play an important role in protecting feet and keeping them safe. But were you aware that ill-fitting footwear can cause a host of issues for your lower limbs? It’s true! Shoes shouldn’t be either too loose or too tight. When you...
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Can Custom Orthotics Get Rid of Your Heel Pain?
Sometimes, heel pain can be just that – a pain. You might have felt this annoying discomfort in the morning as you take your first steps (what a nice way to wake up, huh?), or you might be experiencing a stabbing pain in the back of your foot every time you finally...
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Healthy Hiking With Heel Pain
Hiking and heel pain are not a fantastic mix, but Wilks Advanced Foot Care in Roseburg has helpful tips for experienced and beginning hikers alike.
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March Madness and Heel Pain
Spring is finally here, and so is the excitement of March Madness. The season is well underway, and basketball fans across the nation are looking forward to the tournament finals. Indeed, this year’s games were full of upsets and memorable moments. And we certainly...
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Fungal Nails
For a lot of us, winter season is more of a blessing than anything else. Whenever the snow starts to fall, then we are finally able to easily hide our embarrassing fungal toenails from the world. Bring on the thick socks and heavy boots – we will make sure this ugly...
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Prevent Ingrown Toenails [But Still Come to Us if You Have Problems!]
An ingrown toenail is usually not the worst problem one can face in a day, but it can certainly add to the suffering! The pain and tenderness making its presence known through the day can make other problems feel just that much worse. The best way to deal with a...
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Oregon Sports Traditions [With Foot Care Tips]
College football bowl season is right around the corner, which has us thinking about some of the best Oregon sports traditions! Whether you’re a die-hard Ducks fan, never miss a Trail Blazers game, or can’t wait for the puck to drop at a Winterhawks face-off, you have...
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How to Hike Roseburg [Without Foot or Ankle Pain]
If you like going for nice walks or long hikes, Roseburg and Douglas County is the place to be!Here in the Umpqua River Valley, with easy access to the ocean, the national forest, and the mountains, you can pretty much pick whatever kind of glorious scenery you enjoy...
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Is Nerve Pain Slowing You Down? (If So, We Can Help!)
Losing feeling in any part of your body can be stressful and frightening. These emotions are further compounded when your feet become numb. In addition to having to determine the source of the problem, you may fear you will lose your mobility as well....
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Understanding Neuromas
Putting aside the fact living wouldn’t be possible in the first place, your life would be rather dull without your nerves. After all, you wouldn’t be able to feel, see, touch, taste, or smell anything—and those senses obviously contribute greatly to the human...
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Prolonging Your Summertime Foot Care Routine
With so much divisiveness in our society nowadays, it’s time we start focusing on something just about everyone can agree on – summer is too short! (Children, in particular, tend to be virtually unanimous in that sentiment.) Memorial Day is widely-regarded as the...
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Ways to Help Heel Pain at Home (But You Need a Better Solution!)
There are some things in life we simply have to endure: in-laws, tax time, and road construction are a few that come to mind. Heel pain, however, is not one of those things! You wouldn’t believe how many cases of heel pain come to us and the patient tells us how...
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