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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, […]

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

What causes plantar fasciitis? When it comes to plantar fasciitis, millions of people are left wondering how and why the pain started.  And while we all wish we had a crystal ball to tell us the answer, you may be able to get some clues from your shoes. Your shoes can tell you a lot

Plantar Fasciitis is a condition that can cause a great deal of pain in the arch and heel of the foot. It is often caused by overuse or repetitive stress on the foot, and can be very debilitating. Many movements can cause this type of stress, including running, jumping, or even just walking. How to

After 30 years of practice, the question I get asked the most is, “What is plantar fasciitis, and is it curable? Over 1 million people per year suffer from plantar fasciitis. Many have tried countless treatments without finding relief. So, what is this elusive pain in the foot, and how can it be healed? Plantar

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation and subsequent pain caused by a tight arch muscle.  It is a condition that can cause foot pain and arch pain, and occurs when the Plantar Fascia, a band of tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot, becomes inflamed. Plantar Fasciitis is common among runners and other athletes who