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Insight on Insoles Have you noticed that removable flap of material that lies inside those shoes you have just bought? Sometimes you may have noticed that this piece of material has come loose and has bunched itself deep into the shoe. Why is such a section of material necessary? Exactly what is it? That shoe-bottom shaped material is called an insole. Pregnancy and Your Feet Pregnancy is no doubt one of the miracles of nature and is a cherished experienced for any mother-to-be! A woman’s body undergoes an amazing array of transformations to accommodate the new life developing within it! Pregnancy is a phase of life that engages the entire body and mind, resulting in a multitude of changes. What is a Diabetic Foot Infection? Part 2 It is important to help guide you through the rather involved process of a diabetic foot infection. Properly understanding this situation can mean the difference between keeping your leg and losing it. Over the next three posts, I will be discussing this rather significant diabetic problem. How to “Heal” the Heel Pain Part 2 The most important component I believe is stretching. Take a belt, a towel, and stretch your feet everyday BEFORE getting out of bed. Put the towel at the ball of the foot and pull both sides toward you like a horse bridle while keeping your knee straight. You should feel a pulling sensation behind your knee and down your leg. Hold this position for 30 seconds and repeat five times with 30 seconds rest between each stretch. Listen to Your Feet! Your feet are not supposed to hurt. If your feet hurt – they are telling you something is wrong. Many people who experience foot pain have a neuroma. A neuroma is a painful condition that is sometimes referred to as a pinched nerve or a nerve tumor in your foot. It is a benign growth of nerve tissue frequently found between the third and fourth toes, bringing pain, burning sensation, tingling, or numbness between the toes and the foot.