Before you wrap your bruised heel, you’ll first need toreduce the swelling to make the heel pain more manageable. You can do this by applying a cold compress to the bruised area for around 10 to 15 minutes, but no more than 20 minutes to prevent skin, nerve, or tissue damage. Apply...
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We have focused on this syndrome because many cyclists have experienced the pain of ITBS. Read this post to learn about the simple stretches and exercises you can do to combat ITBS. We also provide a guide to icing and other therapies for treating the iliotibial band. Finally, we advise on...
Do a BFST® treatment prior to any physical activity you do. This will act as a "warm-up" for your circulatory system and help you avoid re-injury.Pain During/After TreatmentThere is a possibility that during or following BFST® treatments the pain of the injury can increase. This ...
Thin tongues, like the ones in racing shoes, can create a lot of pain in your feet if you tie the laces too tight, which is a common mistake in races. If in doubt, it’s always better to be a little bit loose (although not too much to prevent a bad lockdown), especially for ...
Top 20 tips on how to pack light 1. One size doesn’t fit all Packing light means different things to different people at different times to different destinations. What works for one traveller may not work for another. While some ultralight packers travel for weeks or months with a small ...
Enhanced Comfort: Besides improving the fit, heel cups can offer additional cushioning and support, which can reduce heel pain and provide relief from conditions like plantar fasciitis or heel spurs. Height Adjustment: They can slightly elevate the heel, which can benefit those who need to adjust...
Place the tape under your toes with the sticky side facing up. Wrap the tape under your big toe, or the toe next to your hammer toe, starting from the center of the top side of that toe. Continue wrapping the tape over the hammer toe, then under the next toe and back over to the...
What may be news is that when it comes to barefoot running: Friction is always a sign of a form issue. Or, a better way to say it is: friction, blisters and pain are SIGNS… if you read the signs (which means “adjust for your form until those issues go away”) you’ll be simu...
How to Relieve Plantar Fasciitis Pain Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of pain in the heel and the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. It can be torn, stretched, or injured and become i... ...