Treadmill workouts are great for fitness — but proper footwear and posture keep your feet strong and pain-free
Exercise machines have changed how we stay active. They are convenient and efficient, keep you on track with your fitness routine, even when the weather doesn’t cooperate. Patients often ask during visits to our Houston podiatry clinic: Are exercise machines bad for your feet?
The answer: It depends on how you use them. Machines like treadmills, ellipticals, and stationary bikes provide safe, low-impact workouts. However, when used incorrectly or excessively, they can cause foot pain, stress injuries, and chronic conditions such as plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis.
Let’s explore what happens to your feet during machine workouts and share tips to ensure your equipment supports—not harms—them.
Have you ever tried walking with a pebble in your shoe? Now imagine that pebble is inside your heel—ouch! Heel pain can turn a stroll into a frustrating ordeal. Whether it is sharp stabs first thing in the morning or a dull ache after a long day, heel pain is no joke. But here is the good news: treatments like shockwave therapy treatment can kick that pain to the curb, especially if shockwave treatment for heel spurs or plantar fasciitis is what you need.
At Deniel Foot & Ankle Center, we get it. Your feet carry you through life, and when they hurt, everything feels sour. So, let us break down what is causing your heel pain, when to worry, and how modern treatments can help you step comfortably.
