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What Causes Heel Pain? Understanding the Most Common Cause and How Arch Support Can Help
Understanding the cause of your heel pain is the first step towards choosing the right treatment. Learn about the most common cause of heel pain and how arch support can help.
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Jul 46 min read


Why Does My Heel Hurt? The Hidden Cause of Heel Pain Most People Never Address
Heel pain when walking, pain under the heel and morning heel pain are often linked to plantar fasciitis. Discover how overpronation contributes to heel pain and why arch support addresses the underlying cause.
Salfordinsole
Jun 246 min read


Understanding Plantar Fasciitis
Understanding Plantar Fasciitis: A Clinician’s Perspective Plantar Fasciitis is the most common - and unnecessarily persistent - condition of the lower limb. The pain can be severe, but the solution is straightforward when the true cause is understood. Here’s the key: it isn’t about cushioning. What’s really going on? The underlying cause of Plantar Fasciitis is overpronation, the excessive inward rolling of the foot during gait. This collapses the arch and overstretche
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Jun 13, 20251 min read


Why needing Arch Support Insoles is perfectly normal
When it comes to foot health, many people are surprised to find that needing arch support insoles is more common than they think. This need arises from the way that our feet are structured and the surfaces that we interact with in everyday life. Understanding the importance of arch support, and the reasons behind it, can help to allay any concerns about wearing insoles, how there is nothing wrong with us, and encourage more people to consider them for better foot health. The
Salfordinsole
Aug 31, 20243 min read


The Effectiveness of Lateral Wedge Insoles for Medial Knee Pain in Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. One common manifestation is medial compartment knee osteoarthritis, where the inner part of the knee joint wears down, leading to pain and reduced mobility. Medial knee pain can severely impact daily activities and quality of life. Traditional treatments include medications, physical therapy and, in severe cases, surgery. However, more conservative interventions like
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Jul 4, 20244 min read


Plantar Fasciitis: Causes and Solutions
Plantar Fasciitis is a common and often painful condition that affects millions of people in the UK alone. It causes significant discomfort and can severely impact daily activities and overall quality of life. Despite its prevalence, many people do not fully understand the underlying cause or the most effective methods to treat it. In this blog, we will explore the primary cause of Plantar Fasciitis (which is overpronation), why arch support insoles are the best intervention,
Salfordinsole
Jun 24, 20245 min read


Welcome to our blog!
We’re going to start posting regularly and cover some of the most common questions that we’re asked, particularly where the answers might...
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Jun 14, 20241 min read
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