10 Reasons Not To Wear High Heels

Posted by on Feb 3, 2010 in Chiropractic Care, Feet | 0 comments I know you women love your heels and as a man, I can appreciate how good it can make a woman look and feel.  It makes you taller, more confident, and gives your feet and legs a very feminine charm and appeal.  However, wearing high heels on a regular basis can have severe long-term effects on your body that are not so appealing: Posture - Heels can alter the entire alignment of the body,...
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How To Properly Check the Arches of Your Feet

Posted by on Aug 6, 2009 in Feet, Running | 0 comments There are a lot of misconceptions out there about how to check the arches of the feet and what is actually important when thinking about selecting shoes and inserts.  The video above is an example of how not to check your arches.  Why?  Because checking your arches like this is like brushing your teeth with your fingers and baking soda.  The most important concept is that the foot actually...
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What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Posted by on Jul 28, 2009 in Chiropractic Care, Conditions, Feet, Running, Wellness | 2 comments Plantar fasciitis is a potentially debilitating condition in which the heel and arch of the foot become extremely inflamed and painful, making it difficult to even place weight on the foot. The plantar fascia is a flat, wide tendon, in essence, that stretches from the calcaneus (heel) to various muscles and bones in the bottom of the foot.
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Happy Feet

Posted by on Oct 1, 2007 in Chiropractic Care, Feet, Total Body Magazine | 1 comment Happy feet are healthy feet, and healthy feet make for a healthy body. OK, maybe the “apple a day” theory doesn’t apply (although it can’t hurt), but we’ll help you put your best foot forward with these simple tips for keeping your feet healthy. Did you know that not taking care of your feet can lead to headaches? Every step you take impacts your jaw with a certain amount of force....
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