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Common Problems
Bunions
A bunion is when your big toe points toward the second toe. It often creates a bulging bump on the outside of the base of your big toe. It causes swelling, redness or soreness around the big toe. It can be very painful when walking or wearing tight-fitting shoes.
Bunions generally occur when the bones and joints of the feet are not properly aligned. When bunions become painful it is important to relieve pressure on the ball of the foot under the big toe. Ideal Feet products are designed to help bunions by balancing the bones, joints and the arches of the feet. By balancing the feet, it takes the excess pressure off of the ball of the foot and balances it among the whole foot.
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Calluses
Calluses are thick, hardened skin formed by repeated pressure. Calluses generally form on the heel or the metatarsals and are a sign of foot imbalance.
Calluses can be reduced and prevented by realigning and balancing the feet. Ideal Feet products are uniquely designed to allow the bones, joints, and arches of the feet to find their proper alignment, which alleviates excess pressure off the heels and metatarsals where Calluses normally form.
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Flat Feet
Flat Feet occurs when the arches of your feet collapse and look as if they are in contact with the ground. It can be painful while walking or exercising. Flat Feet is generally caused by years of abuse to the feet.
To prevent and help Flat Feet it is important to realign the bones, joints and the arches of the feet to provide balance. Ideal Feet products are designed to help the feet find their ideal alignment and provide support and balance to the four arches of the feet allowing the arches to rebuild.
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Functional Leg Length Inequality (LLI)
Functional Leg Length Inequality occurs when one leg functions as if it were shorter than the other. Functional LLI is caused by postural imbalances or uneven muscle contractions, which result due to improper balance and alignment in the feet.
When pronation or postural imbalances impede the proper function of the legs it is important to balance the body by realigning the feet. Ideal Feet products are designed to help all 26 bones, 33 joints and four arches of each foot find their ideal alignment. When the feet are properly aligned the body can balance and can heal itself from the ground up. |
Hammertoe
Hammer Toe is a claw like deformity usually in the second toe, which causes pain at the base of the toe. Sometimes a corn on the top of the toe and a callus on the sole of the feet develop which makes walking painful. It may occur as a result of pressure from a bunion or from wearing tight fitting, narrow shoes.
To find relief from Hammer Toe, it is important for the toes to bend and straighten properly. Ideal Feet products are designed to help the bones and joints of the feet find their proper alignment relieving the excess pressure from the base of the toe and allowing toes to bend and straighten comfortably.
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Heel Spurs
Heel Spurs occur when plantar fasciitis continues for a long time. The heel spur or calcium deposit forms where the fascia tissue band connects to your heel bone. Heels spurs can cause extreme pain in the heel when walking or standing.
When your heels hurt from Heel Spurs or Plantar Fasciitis, it is important to keep stress and excessive pressure off of your heels to allow the fascia to heal properly. The fascia generally becomes inflamed when the bones, joints and arches of the feet are not properly aligned. Ideal Feet products balance the foot on all four arches, taking the pressure off of the heel, which gives you relief from heel pain.
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Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia is a common foot disorder that can cause pain and inflammation in the ball of your foot. Running, jumping and wearing poor fitting shoes can cause metatarsalgia.
Wearing proper fitting shoes and good arch supports will alleviate pain in your metatarsals. Ideal Feet products are designed to realign the bones, joints, and arches of the feet. By taking the pressure off of the metatarsals and spreading it among the four arches in your foot, you can walk pain free.
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Morton's Neuroma
Morton's Neuroma is the enlargement of the plantar nerve on the ball of the foot between the third and fourth toes. The burning, stinging pain is generally sporadic at first but worsens over time. Morton�s Neuroma occurs when the nerve is compressed due to excessive pressure on the ball of the foot where the nerve is located.
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Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is the inflammation of the think band of tissue on the bottom of the foot. Plantar Fasciitis causes stabbing pain in the heel that usually occurs with the first steps of the morning.
When your heels hurt from Plantar Fasciitis, it is important to keep stress and excessive pressure off of your heels to allow the fascia to heal properly. The fascia generally becomes inflamed when the bones, joints and arches of the feet are not properly aligned. Ideal Feet products balance the foot on all four arches, taking the pressure off of the heel, which gives you relief from heel pain.
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Turf Toe
Turf Toe occurs when the big toe bends upward-causing pain at the bottom of the big toe. It is most painful during and after exercise. Jamming the big toe during exercise or excessive running generally cause Turf Toe.
When the joint between the big toe and the ball of the foot is painful and swollen from Turf Toe it is important to wear proper-fitting shoes and keep pressure off the ball of the foot. Ideal Feet products are uniquely designed to help the bones, joints and arches of the feet find their ideal position. This helps keep excessive pressure off the joint behind the big toe where Turf Toe hurts the most
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Hip pain
Pain in the hips, thighs or groin that become worse upon walking or bending can be caused by an imbalance or misalignment in the feet. Pain in the hips can make everyday tasks very difficult.
Since hip pain can impede your ability to walk comfortably, it is important for your body to be properly aligned. By realigning the bones and joints of the feet your body can heal itself from the ground up. Ideal Feet supports are designed to help the feet find their ideal position to restore balance to your body.
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Knee pain
Knee pain can be caused by an injury, overuse or an underlying condition. Knee injuries can cause pain, stiffness or swelling which makes walking very difficult.
When living with knee pain it is very important to have a strong foundation. Since your feet are the foundation of your body it is important they are in proper alignment. Ideal Feet products are designed to help all 26 bones and 33 joints and 4 arches of the feet find their ideal position. When the feet are in their ideal position, the body can heal itself from the ground up, giving your body the proper foundation for your knees and back.
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Poor balance
Poor balance occurs when the feet are not balanced on their four arches or in their ideal position.
Restoring balance to the body starts with keeping the feet in their ideal position. Ideal Feet arch supports are designed to help the bones and joints of the feet find their ideal position while balancing you on the four arches of each foot. When the feet are properly aligned they function the way they were designed so the body can heal itself and restore balance from ground up.
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Lifestyles
Athletes
Proper balance is incredibly important for athletes, and can be very difficult to achieve due to the excessive pressure being put on the body daily.
To avoid injury, it is important for athletes to have a solid foundation. When the feet are properly aligned the body is balanced and provide the support needed to perform well. Ideal Feet products are designed to help all 26 bones and 33 joints of each foot find their ideal position, creating a solid foundation for your body
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Arthritis
Arthritis is the stiffness, pain and swelling of a joint caused by severe inflammation that often results in limited and painful movement of that joint. Osteoarthritis, Gout, and Rheumatoid Arthritis affect the feet. Arthritis is very painful and worsens while standing or walking, and stiffness usually occurs after periods of rest.
Arthritis is a major cause of foot pain because of the 33 joints in the feet. Ideal Feet products are designed to help all 26 bones, 33 joints, and 4 arches of the foot find their ideal position. This helps keep excessive pressure off of the joints and allowing the body to heal itself from the ground up.
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Chronic back pain
Chronic back pain refers to any pain in the back, but usually the lower back, that persists for 3 months or more. Chronic back pain limits your ability to walk, exercise, and function normally.
Pain in the lower back can start with your feet. Ideal Feet arch supports are designed to help all 26 bones, 33 joints and 4 arches of each foot find their ideal position. Proper alignment and balance in the feet translate up through the entire body to help keep excessive pressure off the lower back. When the feet are in their ideal position they function the way they were designed so the body can heal from the ground up
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Dancers
Dancers are subject to foot pain and deformities due to wearing toe shoes and shoes with no support and the excessive stress on the feet, legs and back from the movements.
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Hairstylists
As a hairstylists, you spend a lot of time on your feet and bending to cut hair. This can cause shoulder, back, knee, and foot pain.
Having proper shoes and support for your feet can make a huge difference. With Ideal Feet products the bones, joints and arches of the feet find their ideal position, which balance the whole body. When the body is balanced, you feet, knees, back and shoulders will feel great
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General Labor
Generally, labor workers put massive strain on their feet, knees and back from heavy lifting and long hours on their feet. To avoid and prevent injury it is important to keep the feet balanced and in their ideal position.
The strain that heavy labor puts on the body can cause pain and problems with balance and posture. Ideal Feet products are designed to help all 26 bones, 33 joints and four arches of each foot find their ideal position. When the feet are properly aligned and balanced, the body can heal itself from the ground up, allowing you to work on your feet pain-free.
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High heels and dress shoes
Men and women who wear dress shoes with little or no support and narrow toe boxes often experience foot problems and heel pain.
Tight fitting high heels and dress shoes generally lack proper support and have narrow toe boxes, which can cause many painful problems. Ideal Feet arch supports are designed to help balance the feet and help all 26 bones and 33 joints of each foot find their ideal position. They fit in every shoe, even dress shoes and high heels, so you can be comfortable and fashionable
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Overweight
Carrying extra weight can be harmful on the body. It can cause poor balance, postural and alignment issues, and also makes daily activities like walking or standing very difficult.
Carrying extra weight puts a great deal of strain on the body, which makes it even more important to support the bones and joints of the feet. Ideal Feet arch supports are designed to help all 26 bones and 33 joints of each foot find their ideal position. When the feet are properly aligned they function the way they were designed so the body can heal and balance itself from the ground up
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Poor Circulation
Poor circulation is most commonly caused by a blockage of an artery. With poor circulation you might feel numbness or tingling in the foot or toes, changes in skin color, changes in temperate (such as cold feet), or infections and sores that do not heal well.
One way to improve circulation to the feet is to make sure you have a proper foundation. Ideal Feet products are designed to balance all 26 bones, 33 joints and 4 arches of the feet. By helping the feet find there ideal position, the body can heal itself from the ground up
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Poor Posture
Poor posture can cause stress to the shoulders and upper back, but it usually starts in the feet. Collapsing medial arches and pronating causes the knees to roll inward, the back to sway and the shoulders to roll forward.
To improve posture it is important to help the feet find their ideal position so the body can have a stable, balanced foundation. Ideal Feet arch supports are designed to help the feet find their ideal position. They help restore balance to the body and allow the body to heal itself from the ground up without surgery or injections
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy puts excessive pressure on your body - especially in the feet, knees, and lower back.
Due to the many body changes during pregnancy your feet, knees, and lower back feel the extra pressure. Relieving the excess pressure on the body starts with creating balance in the feet. Ideal Feet products are designed to help the bones and joints of the feet find their ideal position and balance the body
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Runners
Runners and those who exercise frequently put incredible amounts of strain on the body, especially the feet. Constant stress on the feet can create a misalignment, which can cause a wide range of foot, knee, hip and back pain.
Runners need to keep their feet properly aligned and balanced to avoid injury. Ideal Feet arch supports are designed to help all the bones and joints of the feet find their ideal position, even while running
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Sciatica
Sciatica is the shooting, tingling or burning pain that occurs when the sciatic nerve is irritated or pinched. The pain is felt from the back down through the buttocks and the legs and often down through the feet. Irritation of the sciatic nerve often occurs as a result of imbalance and improper alignment of the body, which can start in the feet.
When sciatica causes pain, it is important to get your body in realignment. Ideal Feet products start by realigning the bones, joints and arches of the feet, which help to balance the whole body. When the feet are properly aligned, they function the way they were designed so the body can balance and heal itself from the ground up
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Shin Splints
Shin splints are small tears in the leg muscles and can be very painful during exercise, walking or running. Shin Splints, like many leg pains, are caused by an imbalance in the feet.
To avoid shin splints, it is important for the feet to be in proper alignment, which will alleviate pressure on the shins and prevent tearing. Ideal Feet products are designed to realign the bones, joints and arches of the feet to find their ideal position. When in proper alignment, the feet can provide balance during exercise, walking or running which will prevent Shin Splints. |
Tendonitis
Tendonitis in the feet causes pain at the in step of the foot, especially around the tendon. Pain consists of burning, tingling, shooting or stabbing pain. Intense pain is felt if stand on your toes.
To alleviate inflammation in the tendons it is important to relieve any excess pressure being placed on the feet. Ideal Feet products are designed to realign the bones, joints, and arches of the feet to find their ideal position. By balancing the feet, the blood can flow freely and reduce inflammation, which will help to heal the tendons
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Teachers
Spending several hours each day on their feet and chasing after children, teachers know that heel pain is not easy to live with.
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