Author Archives: Omair Zafar

What Is a Bunion? Bunions are painful bony bumps that usually develop on the inside of the foot at the joint of the big toe. As the deformity increases over time, it may become painful to walk and wear shoes. Women are more likely to exacerbate existing bunions since they often wear tight, narrow shoesContinue reading “Bunions”

Heel pain sometimes results from excessive pronation. Pronation is the normal flexible motion and flattening of the arch of the foot that allows it to adapt to ground surfaces and absorb shock in the normal walking pattern. As you walk, the heel contacts the ground first; the weight shifts first to the outside of theContinue reading “Pronation and heel pain”

The most important thing you can do to avoid injury and foot pain is to gradually work into your new activity. We recommend following a formula called the “Rule of 2”. This says that if you are starting a new walking or running program you should start with just than 10 minutes for your firstContinue reading “Foot pain: Avoid Overuse injury”