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Walking is an excellent way to get into shape and maintain your health. It’s low impact, requires no special equipment, and can be started safely by almost anyone. If you’re thinking about starting a walking routine or hoping to improve your overall fitness, you might be wondering how many steps you should aim to walk…

If you have arthritis, inflammation, stiffness, and pain in your affected joints can feel like a constant companion. You might even wonder if you’ll need to undergo joint replacement surgery to relieve your symptoms. Luckily, an innovative and scientifically-backed treatment using a common spice in your cupboard, turmeric, just might provide the relief you need. Ryan…

If you’ve ever gotten out of bed ready to face the day, only to be met by excruciatingly painful heel pain as you take those first morning steps, you’ve likely experienced plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition that causes the most discomfort when you take your initial steps after long periods of rest.…

Staying active is one of the best ways to stay physically healthy and mentally engaged. As you run, walk, or participate in the sport of your choice, it’s important to choose the right pair of shoes. Your feet carry your entire body weight while you’re active, so wearing the correct pair of shoes keeps your…

If you live an active lifestyle, sprained ankles can feel like a part of life. This extremely common injury can happen anytime your ankle rolls outward, you land strangely, or you have ankle trauma. You might feel tempted to treat your sprained ankle through home care, especially if you’ve had a sprained ankle previously or believe the…

Running is a convenient, low-equipment way to stay healthy and fit, but the high impact nature of this exercise means your lower body can literally take a pounding. Knee, foot, and ankle pain can be all-too-common occurrences in runners that might indicate you have an injury. Board-qualified podiatrist Ryan Golub, DPM of Arizona Foot Health in Phoenix, Arizona explains four of…

If you notice a bony bump protruding out from the bottom of your big toes, you probably have bunions. Initially, bunions can be a mild or purely cosmetic issue, but your bunions can progress to becoming extremely painful and cause alignment problems with your big and second toe. Not all bunions need surgical intervention, but when…

Ingrown toenails, which occur when your toenail grows into rather than over your skin, can be excruciatingly painful. An ingrown toenail is usually mild, but when not taken care of, it can make it difficult to walk, and cause infections. An ingrown toenail is an extremely common condition, and you might be wondering if your…

Plantar fasciitis is an excruciatingly painful foot condition. Uncontrolled plantar fasciitis can cause you to have heel pain severe enough that it makes it difficult to comfortably go about your daily routine. If your plantar fasciitis is severe enough to regularly cause you pain and diminish your quality of life, board-qualified podiatrist Ryan Golub, DPM from Phoenix, Arizona’s Arizona…