Proper Fit - Breaking in Shoes

Don't let your foot be a shoe stretcher! It is very important to have your new shoes properly fitted. At Foot Solutions of Billings this is one of our specialties. You'll walk out our door with shoes fitting properly. Read more on breaking in your shoes in this article.

If the shoe doesn't fit....

Many times foot pain can be attributed to the shoes you are wearing. At Foot Solutions the proper fit and quality of shoe is priority one! This article gives excellent information regarding foot pain and your shoes. Make 2010 the year of your feet feeling good.

The shoe that does more!

A wonderful article that speaks to the shoe I talked about before can be found here. As always, foot pain relief and quality shoes are available at Foot Solutions in Billings.

The shoe that does more.....

Benefits of the Chung Shi Rocker Shoes are many. If you are looking for better postural alignment, less shock to your feet, knees, hips and back, increased circulation in your feet and legs, and the activation of neglected muscles, this shoe is for you. Try them on and walk around. You'll be amazed! www.footsolutions.com/billings

National Diabetes Awareness Month

November is officially here, and we're celebrating National Diabetes Awareness Month by giving away free advice and education on diabetic foot care. Nearly 80,000 Americans face limb amputation each year; a frightening risk that in many cases can be prevented. Follow these do's and don's of diabetic foot care to help reduce your risk of limb amputation:

Don't:

• walk barefoot
• smoke
• soak your feet in hot water
• cut corns or calluses yourself
• wear thong sandals
• cross your legs. This can cause pressure on the nerves and blood vessels

Do:

• Have your shoes fitted by a foot care specialist and make sure they feel comfortable at the time of purchase
• Inspect the insides of your shoes for foreign objects or rough areas that might cause blisters.
• Wash your feet daily and dry them carefully.
• Wear socks at all times! Especially if your feet get cold. Try seamless socks that are specifically made for diabetic foot care.

Diabetes and your feet

Our feet are so important and it is crucial to take care of them properly. This becomes extremely important for the diabetic. Wounds, ulcers, neuropathy, and circulatory problems can lead to very difficult issues. Proper foot support, expert fitting of quality shoes, and continual monitoring of the feet are so inportant. We can help!

Meta...? What?

Ball-of-foot pain.....Metatarsalgia. This is pain in the region of the foot just before the toes. There are various causes, but unloading the pressure on the foot in this area can help tremendously....and it is easy to do. www.footsolutions.com/billings