What is the Mind-Muscle Connection and How does it help with Plantar fasciitis? We have all heard the saying “Mind Over Matter”, but when it comes to healing your plantar fasciitis, can you really use your mind to overcome the pain? The short answer is YES! The mind-muscle connection is a practice aimed at honing …
Core Training Your Feet: The 5 Best exercises to build Arch Strength Strengthening the arches in your feet is an essential part of preventing plantar fasciitis and staving off the painful symptoms that come with it. Fortunately, there are a variety of exercises you can incorporate into your fitness routine to make sure your plantar …
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The REAL Cure for Plantar Fasciitis that Nobody Talks About If you have dealt with arch pain, you have probably seen many different ways to relieve the pain. You may have heard to roll the bottom of your foot on a cold water bottle, use stretching bands, or try dropping your heel off of a …
Muscle Spasms- What are they, Why do I get them, and How can I Treat them? Recently, I was privileged in serving on the medical team for the New York Marathon. There is nothing more inspiring than watching tens of thousands of people going above and beyond their comfort zone and reach for a goal …
You may have heard that night splints are a good option for healing your plantar fasciitis. But with all of the options out there, how do you know which one is best to use? In this article, we will break down how night splints for plantar fasciitis work, and the different types that are available …
The Elusive Muscle Knot. What is it, and how does it happen? We hear about muscle knots a lot. They happen anywhere in the body, but are often most noticeable in the thighs, calf, Achilles tendon, and most of all in the arch muscle of the foot. A muscle knot has two theories. Number one, …
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Pros and Cons of Walking Barefoot on your arch or Plantarfascia muscle Walking barefoot has been a practice for centuries and has been shown to have many benefits. Walking barefoot helps to strengthen the muscles in your feet and ankles, improve balance and posture, and increase flexibility. Additionally, walking barefoot can help to improve circulation …
WAKING UP WITH FOOT/ARCH PAIN? Waking up with sore feet can be inconvenient and a real pain (pun intended), but foot pain can also be a sign of a more serious underlying problem. Foot pain could be something as simple as overdoing it during a workout, or wearing shoes that are too tight. However, it …
How Strong Are Your Foot Muscles? Most people don’t give much thought to their foot muscles, but they play an important role in keeping us upright and mobile. There are over 100 different muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the foot, all of which work together to support the weight of the body and allow us …
Footstrike is the position your foot hits the ground and how it follows through when you walk or run. The best footstrike is one which does not cause pain, injury, or problems when you ramp up mileage and terrain. There are three main types of footstrike: heel strike, midfoot strike, and forefoot strike. The pattern …
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