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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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Don’t Wait Until You’ve Already Fallen Before You Think About Balance
It only takes one fall. Accidental falls are the No. 1 cause of injury—including fatal injuries—for American senior citizens. If you’re lucky, you might get away with just a bruise. But not everyone is so fortunate. The Costs Are High In fact, falls are responsible...
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Neuromas – Vanquishing Phantom Forefoot Pain
The Phantom Pebble You’re walking along, and it feels like you have pebble in your shoe, right up near the front of your foot. Hopefully, there’s an actual pebble in there. It’s the ideal situation, and has the simplest home remedy to boot! But what if you don’t find...
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No Fooling – Orthotics Really Can Help Your Heel Pain!
Sunday has the distinction of being both Easter and April Fool’s Day – which gives plenty of opportunity for parents who want to be mischievous in either putting together or hiding Easter baskets! We aren’t going to play any tricks with you, however – a pair of...
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Time to Show Your Feet Some Love
Valentine’s Day 2018 is now in our rearview mirror. Hopefully you took advantage of the day to do even some small gestures for your loved ones to show how much you care about them. Some people might consider Valentine’s Day to be a “Hallmark holiday,” one that has...
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Staying Active for Healthy Feet
There are many reasons to lead an active life. The physical benefits include weight management, reduced risk of various diseases (including diabetes), and a stronger body. Additionally, regular exercise leads to better overall mood, improved cognitive performance, and...
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Preventing Foot and Ankle Injuries in the New Year
Depending on when you are reading this post, 2018 is either a couple of days away or has just started (unless, of course, you aren’t reading this close to the posting date). This means people are either putting the final details on their New Year’s resolutions or have...
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