"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Those with plantar fasciitis know the struggle all too well: Your doctor tells you wearing shoes at home ...

You probably didn’t know this, but every person’s foot has not one, but four arches. By properly supporting all four, our arch supports are designed to correct poor biomechanics that are often the ...

Pain in the arch of the foot can be caused by a number of underlying conditions. Plantar fasciitis is the most common, but other causes may include posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, cavus foot, and ...

If you look at an adult foot from the inside, you'll usually notice an upward curve in the middle. This is called an arch. Tendons -- tight bands that attach at the heel and foot bones -- form the ...

When shopping for a new pair of walking or running shoes, finding the right fit for your arch type is a game changer. But, ...

(CBS News) Flip-flops may be a fun summer shoe and flats may seem fashionable, but some experts say wearing them may become a painful decision. According to the National Foot Health Assessment 2012, ...

Regularly performing some exercises like heel stretches may help reduce pain and correct fallen arches. Flat feet (pes planus) are commonly known as fallen or collapsed arches. It’s a relatively ...

The notion that sport shoes and inserts should keep the human arch stiffly supported is a decades-old assumption that could use some rethinking, according to a British gait analyst who has closely ...

You don’t need us to tell you that running has a ton of health benefits, but like all the best things in life (relationships, children, travel), it also causes stress from time to time, particularly ...

If spending more time at home due to COVID-19 has meant less time wearing shoes (or sporting your favorite pair of slippers, sandals, or flip flops), you may be experiencing more foot pain than usual.