Why Seacoast Beach Walks Are Wrecking Your Arches
Enjoying those late-summer barefoot walks along Hampton Beach is a staple of living on the New Hampshire Seacoast…but it might be the hidden cause of your morning foot pain.
Enjoying those late-summer barefoot walks along Hampton Beach is a staple of living on the New Hampshire Seacoast…but it might be the hidden cause of your morning foot pain.
Summer in New Hampshire means exploring the trails in Greenland, walking the beaches of Rye, and enjoying downtown Portsmouth. Living an active lifestyle is a core part of who we are in the Seacoast area. But when foot pain or chronic lower leg issues strike, that independence is compromised. And all too often, people are reluctant to pursue care.
Exploring Stratham Hill Park is a New Hampshire summer staple, but ditching traditional boots for trendy “barefoot” shoes is a major shock to your biomechanics. Taking unsupportive, zero-drop shoes onto trails filled with roots and rocks forces your Achilles tendon to stretch dangerously far.
It’s finally time to trade your heavy winter boots for open-toed shoes and summer sandals. However, if you have spent the last six months ignoring thick fungal toenails, severe calluses, or painful heel fissures, the thought of exposing your feet might cause sudden panic.
At From the Ground Up, our podiatrist-led spa treatments are designed to get your feet in peak condition, helping you prevent injuries and cross the finish line strong.
For clients suffering from dry, itchy skin, emerging calluses, or cracked heels, at-home lotions often aren’t enough. The skin on our feet is unique and requires a deeper, more therapeutic approach to truly heal.
Barefoot Medical Spa is thrilled to introduce a new, holistic therapy to our menu of services: Reflexology. If you’re looking for a new path to relaxation, read on to discover the benefits of this incredible treatment!
July is UV Safety Awareness Month, and while we’re diligent about applying sunscreen to our faces, shoulders, and backs, one area is consistently overlooked: our feet!
A special occasion is circled on your calendar – a wedding, a long-awaited vacation, a significant celebration. You’ve planned your perfect outfit…but what about your feet? After months hidden away or enduring the daily grind, they might need some expert attention to truly shine and feel comfortable, especially if you’re planning on wearing those fabulous…
An ingrown toenail is just a minor annoyance…until it becomes painful…and then it’s infected. And at that point, you’ve got a far bigger problem on your hands. Or feet. You get the idea! Ingrown toenails get worse when folks neglect them, and unfortunately, many do, delaying treatment due to fear of painful procedures. At From…