The Foot Pain Center

In the 1970s we welcomed in the jogging craze. In the 80s we sang "Lets Get Physical" with Olivia Newton-John, as we headed to the gym to do aerobics. And since 1998, more than a million of us have shelled out sixty bucks for Tae Bo tapes.

Do you suffer from-heel pain, foot pain, poor circulation, arthritis, or numbness, burning and tingling in your feet? Laser therapy may be the answer for you.

This week - a Top Ten List you're not likely to see on David Letterman's show: my own TOP TEN LIST OF COMMON FOOT PROBLEMS, along with their causes and recommended treatments:

Every year a new home remedy for foot problems seems to “make the rounds”. The position of health care professionals is “does no harm”.

OK, I admit it-with such a famous name, I am partial to swimming as a most beneficial activity.

Diet and supplements are often associated with certain conditions, such as a low-carb diet for diabetes, iron supplements for anemia, calcium for bone health.

According to the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention, adult onset diabetes has tripled in the past 30 years.

The condition is called peripheral neuropathy and is caused by damage to the nerves supplying the feet and affects over 20 million Americans

Each year I eagerly anticipate our Shoe Drive for the Homeless project. Since its inception over 30 years ago, we have contributed over 25,000 shoes to homeless shelters throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties