‘Oh, My Aging Feet’
Addressing foot problems in older adults Our feet take a pounding every day. But for many older adults, aging feet can quickly become aching feet. “Our feet change as we get older. For example, the tissues stretch out, losing strength and support,” says Lowell Weil Jr., DPM, chief executive officer of the Weil Foot & […]
Out of Step
Treatments can help the stabbing pain of plantar fasciitis It had been a few weeks since Cathy Joyce had completed her first marathon. The 51-year-old North Center resident, who has been running since her college days, felt a sharp pain in the bottom of her foot as she was trying to get out of bed. […]
Staying A Step Ahead
Flimsy flip-flops may present a summer health hazard After a long, cold winter, Chicagoans relish every minute of the summer months—especially after this last winter. We hit the streets in stylish, warm-weather gear, riding bikes to the beach and hoofing it through street fests. But, depending on the type of shoe you are wearing, you […]
Stimulating Touch
Astym treatment heals pain for the active and overweight The treatments for ankle sprains, muscle strains and other problems in the soft tissues of the feet and legs are well known: rest, cold compresses, anti-inflammatory medications and physical therapy. But sometimes the standard remedies don’t get rid of the pain. That’s when a lesser-known therapy […]