Foot-pain can really throw you off track; Senior Health Stores helps you keep in step with treatments for foot-pain and hammer toe, plantar fascitis, and heel pain solutions, as well as unique cushioning products to treat a toe deformity.

Our Senior Health Stores foot-pain treatments include:

• Foot pads and toe loops
• Night Splints
• Foot Log Massager and Exerciser
• Stretch-EZ Exercisers
• Thermal Heel Supports

Our educational information pages and health aide stores will be focused on your foot-pain, hand-pain, Joint-pain, back-pain, hair-skin-nails, fitness, and mobility-aids just to name a few.

Foot-pain and Hammer Toe

What is a Hammer Toe?

Foot-pain from hammer toe. This deformity of the second, third or fourth toes is characterized by the toe being bent at the middle (proximal inter-phalangeal) joint

in a form resembling a hammer. The toe base points upward and the end of the toe angels downward. Initially, hammer toes are noticed when a painful corn develops on the top of the toe, on toe tip, and in between the toes. There may be a bursa (a small fluid-filled sac made of white fibrous tissue and lined with synovial membrane) under the corn or instead of a corn, depending on the pressure. Most of the symptoms are due to pressure from footwear on the toe.

Typical causes may include:

Hammer toes can be due to several factors that are known to increase the risk of development such as:

• Tight footwear;
• Shoes that are narrow;
• Faulty Foot Mechanics; and
• Higher heels can force the foot down and squishes the toes against the shoe, increasing the pressure and the bend in the toe.

Senior Health Stores Hammer Toe Treatment Solutions:

A number of approaches can be undertaken to the manage a hammer toe:

1. The correct amount of space in the toe box will allow room for the toes to function without excessive pressure. Shoes should be one-half inch longer than your longest toe. (Note: For many people, the second toe is longer than the big toe.) Avoid wearing tight, narrow, high-heeled shoes. Specifically designed sandals and shoes we carry may be the solution, visit our Senior Health Stores Shoe Department;
2. Our specially designed straps, cushions, or non-medicated corn pads will help relieve symptoms. If you have diabetes, poor circulation or a lack of feeling in your feet, talk to your doctor before attempting any self-treatment;
3. If your toe is still flexible, it may be possible to use our splints or tape to try and correct the toe. Without correct fitting footwear, this is often unsuccessful; and
4. Our padding solutions are often used to get pressure off the toe and to help elevate the symptoms.

   Gel Toe Crest Pad (left or right) for reducing pain and pressure caused by hammertoes. Also reducing pain and pressure on the tips of toes caused by corns.

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Heel Pain — Plantar Fascitis

What is Plantar Fascitis?

	(pronounced plan-tar fash-ee-eye-tis) is a common cause of heel and foot-pain in adults and may exhibit heel pain that is usually most severe first thing
in the morning. The fascia is not very flexible and the repetitive stretching from impact can result in small tears to the fascia. Pain continues due to the chronic inflammation of the torn fascia.

Typical causes may include:

• Overstretching a tight plantar fascia ligament or general overuse causing micro tears to the fascia at its calcaneal (heel bone) origin;
• Flat feet;
• High arches;
• Excessive pronation (inward tilt of the foot angle);
• Obesity or sudden weight gain;
• Tight Achilles tendons;
• Sudden increase in activity with intensity, time, or type;
• Wearing shoes with poor cushioning;
• Change in running or walking surface;
• Occupation with prolonged standing / weight bearing;

Senior Health Stores Plantar Fascitis Treatment Solutions:

• The right Insoles & Orthotics are often the best defense in the prevention of Plantar Fascitis;
• Heel cord (Achilles) and Plantar Fascia stretching with Senior Health Stores Fascitis Kits;
• Proper foot wear with Insoles & Orthotics are fundamental and many styles are available from from the Senior Health Stores Specialty shoe Store; and
• After exercising, applying a cold pack to heel at point of maximal tenderness for 15-20 minutes can relieve pain.

The Foot Log is a scientifically designed foot massager and exerciser.
BONUS: 64 page Dr. Rehm's Foot Pain Manual download ($9.95 Value) included with purchase.
It is specifically designed to help relieve the stress and foot pain associated with the rigid jarring feet experience each day. The Foot Log is made of a soft, flexible material which is lightweight and durable. Because it does not use batteries, does not need to be filled with water, and requires little or no maintenance, it can be used anywhere. Foot Logs are easy to care for. Just wash with a mild detergent and let air dry. They are simple yet effective. Even without knowing the different reflex points on the feet you will be able to apply pressure to all the points and stimulate the entire body. Whether you are a believer in Reflexology or not, you will enjoy the relaxation of the Foot Log, not to mention the tingling feeling you feel after your session with the Foot Log is over. And hey, if it feels good - why not! A General Maintenance Manual is included with each product. Click to enlarge >>
Foot Log Massager and Exerciser FP-FL $19.95
Help control foot pain from fascitis with motion control orthotics!
	Click to visit Senior Health Stores Orthotic Insole Store.
Use Senior Health Stores Total Ice Pack to help relieve pain.
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	Motion Control Shoes with orthotics help control the pain from from fascitis.
Built to accomodate othotics or insoles of choice
Stretch-EZ While aiding in physical mobility and flexibility, the Stretch EZ's cradle design encompasses the foot allowing for a comfortable stretch to the foot, heel, Achilles tendon, hamstring, quadriceps, inner/outer thigh and calf. Made of a comfortable poly laminate and webbing, this unique stretching aide assists in the treatment of plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, calf, thigh, hip and low back strains and injuries. Strap loops allow for personal control of each stretch. Non-returnable
FP-433 $29.99
Added Benefit of Heat Therapy Only Thermoskin™ Thermal Supports have been clinically proven to increase subcutaneous skin temperature 2-3°F for optimal level of heat therapy. Thermoskin's patented Trioxon® lining creates a micro-climate that maintains elevated skin temperature while still allowing the skin to ventilate for long-term user comfort. The spiral structure of the Trioxon lining lifts moisture away from the skin and traps air within the lining to help prevent excessive perspiration.
Thermoskin Heel-Rite™ The Thermoskin Heel-Rite™ fits comfortably in your shoe to provide daytime treatment and pain relief during your normal routine. The support straps lift the arch and provide compression to the plantar fascia (Arch area) for immediate relief. The Heel-Rite applies effective support to relieve tension and pain on the plantar fascia when the sufferer needs it most. FP-8-135 $39.95 Sizes Small / Medium Large / X-Large Click Here For Sizing Chart