When choosing what shoes to buy, our priority is often matching our outfits — we don’t always consider how those shoes affect our feet and back. While they may be stylish, the wrong shoes may actually be doing damage to our backs. A chain of muscles, bones, nerves, ligaments, joints, and tendons runs from the […]
High heels can be a great fashion statement and, for some people, they’re a closet staple. High heels can give your outfit the perfect finishing touch, whether you’re wearing them for work, a party, or a wedding, but they aren’t necessarily the best thing to wear all the time. If you wear high heels for […]
If you find yourself unable to wear your favorite cowboy boots or sandals because of bunions, there’s still hope! Whether your bunions are causing you pain, or you just don’t like how they look, there are options for bunion relief. No matter the cause, there are multiple ways to deal with bunions, and sometimes treatment […]
Whether you have an employer-provided insurance plan or a government-funded healthcare plan, your insurance may cover all or part of the cost of your orthopedic shoes. Every insurance plan is different, meaning the orthotics covered will depend on the plan. Keep reading to find out if orthopedic shoes are covered by insurance. Does Medicare Cover […]
If you are experiencing any kind of foot pain, you know it’s not fun. Foot pain may stop you from getting out and enjoying the world around you. The answer to foot pain relief may lie in the shoes you wear. Orthopedic shoes can help a lot of people with pain, but each shoe is […]
Orthopedic shoes are specially designed to provide more room for your toes and heels while supporting your arches. With these larger toe spaces, proper arch support, and shock absorbency, orthopedic shoes can ease the impact on your joints and ligaments. Orthopedic shoes have amazing benefits that can help keep our feet healthy for a long […]
Many of us spend winter waiting for the warm and sunny days of summer, and those days are finally here! At long last, you can start your exciting or adventurous vacations and get out to see new places! Before you head out on your summer trips, make sure to get your fully prepped first aid […]
Picking up prescriptions can sometimes be a hassle for patients; some patients have to visit the pharmacy several times a month to pick up medication refills or wait around while the prescription is being filled. This may lead to prescription pick-ups not being completed, patients missing time-sensitive medication regimens, or failure to complete drug treatment. […]
As we get older, sometimes our bodies don’t work like they used to. Thankfully, medical equipment for home use has become easily accessible, and the right at-home equipment can make life much easier as we age. Your local pharmacy has the equipment and expertise that you need to protect your health as you age. Check […]
When we think of the flu, we think of ways to avoid contracting this illness and feeling miserable. However, this year’s flu season is running later than usual. Luckily, it isn’t too late if you haven’t received your flu vaccination. Learning more about this year’s flu is your first step in staying in tip-top shape. […]