Taking Steps to Relieve Achilles Tendon Pain
Have you ever experienced pain in the back of your leg, running from your heel up to your calf? This discomfort could have appeared...
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maryellen
- Aug 22
- 2 min
Understanding Foot Pain: Common Ailments and the Importance of Professional Care
Foot pain is something that affects many of us at different stages of life. Whether you’re an athlete, someone who spends long hours on your
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maryellen
- Aug 13
- 2 min
Tailor's Bunion Treatment at HealthWalks
A bunionette is that bump on the outside of the foot, opposite to the typical bunion. It’s also known as a tailor’s bunion and is a...
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maryellen
- Aug 13
- 3 min
Lump in your arch? Understanding Ganglion Cysts and Plantar Fibromas with HealthWalks
Dealing with foot issues can be frustrating and painful, impacting your daily activities and overall quality of life. Two common foot...
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maryellen
- Aug 13
- 2 min
Understanding Foot Lumps: Ganglion Cysts and Plantar Fibromas with HealthWalks
Dealing with lumps in your feet can be uncomfortable and concerning. At HealthWalks, we’re here to help you understand two common...
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maryellen
- Aug 13
- 2 min
Understanding Hammer and Claw Toes with HealthWalks
Foot deformities like hammer and claw toes can significantly impact your comfort and mobility. At HealthWalks, we're dedicated to helping...
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maryellen
- Aug 13
- 2 min
Understanding Metatarsalgia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment with HealthWalks
Foot pain can be a persistent problem that affects your ability to enjoy everyday activities. One common condition is metatarsalgia,...
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maryellen
- Aug 13
- 2 min
Understanding Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment with HealthWalks
Experiencing neuropathy can be distressing, as it often affects your ability to perform daily activities and diminishes your quality of...
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maryellen
- Aug 13
- 2 min
Understanding Toenail Fungus and How HealthWalks Can Help
Toenail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is a widespread condition affecting hundreds of thousands of people in Canada. It typically...
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HealthWalks
- May 27
- 4 min
Plantar Fasciitis: How to Stop the Pain
With the pain you feel in your heel first thing out of bed, it’s a wonder you want to get up at all! Initially, this heel pain may not be...
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HealthWalks
- Mar 14
- 2 min
Who is more savvy? You or marketers?
Karey Fleming C Ped (c), clinic owner and our certified pedorthist tests all footwear to determine if the shoe/boot/sandal has the...
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HealthWalks
- Jan 2
- 2 min
The Benefits of Seeing a Foot Care Nurse
When it comes to our health, it's easy to focus on the big picture and overlook the small details. However, our feet are a vital part of...
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HealthWalks
- Dec 9, 2022
- 2 min
Foot Skin and Nail Care Appointments: What to expect when attending your first appointment.
Our feet do so much for us and are very important. They support our bodies as we walk, run, dance, shop and get around. Most of us take...
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HealthWalks
- Nov 2, 2022
- 3 min
Why Your Feet Deserve a Visit: Top 10 Reasons to See a Podiatrist/Chiropodist
Foot and ankle problems can drastically affect your daily life. They can be due to chronic medical conditions like arthritis or diabetes...
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HealthWalks
- Sep 7, 2022
- 2 min
Why Should I see a Pedorthist for Orthotics?
There are various health professionals you can choose to be assessed by in order to see if you would benefit from custom foot...
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HealthWalks
- Oct 12, 2021
- 3 min
Massage Therapy Appointments: What To Expect
Massage Therapy is quickly becoming a preferred treatment option for many patients suffering from conditions such as anxiety, chronic...
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HealthWalks
- Aug 16, 2021
- 2 min
Can Massage Therapy Cure My Headaches?
Massage therapy is an extremely effective course of treatment for headaches. Not only can it help elevate an existing headache, it can...
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HealthWalks
- Jun 11, 2021
- 2 min
Not Just a Foot Massage!
More than just a foot massage with our reflexologists with this relaxing treatment seeing clients from Northern Nova Scotia
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HealthWalks
- Apr 12, 2021
- 2 min
The Ultimate Question: When is the Right Time to Replace Your Sneakers?
Good quality sneakers give you the best combination of both support and shock absorption. If you are on your feet daily at work, a...
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HealthWalks
- Oct 26, 2020
- 1 min
Top 6 Reasons Why You Should Never Wear Blundstone Boots!
If you love tying laces, never buy Blundstones. I mean, they are so easy to pull on and kick off, it would be a nightmare for you! If you...
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