Sunday, November 1, 2015

"THE FOOT BONE IS CONNECTED..."

Walk Rite For Life Blog
Marj Bonsall, Board Certified Pedorthist
WALK RITE FOR LIFE
Pedorthic Centers
San Jose, Mountain View, Gilroy

THE FOOT BONE IS CONNECTED TO THE BACKBONE…

Just the last week, Walk Rite For Life received an email from the clouds LITERALLY! 
Local “politico” – on advice from their doctor, emailed from an airplane, a request for custom molded orthotics. Back pain being their issue, the doctor suggested trying custom molded orthotics to help in relieving their back pain.
Osteopaths, Physiatrists, Physical Therapists and Chiropractors certainly understand that the “foot bones are connected to the backbone” as the feet are the foundation for the entire body and their practices are about whole body function and mechanics.
Correctly fitted, stable shoes, on the appropriate shoe lasts suggested for specific feet shapes along with shock attenuating custom molded orthotics, are the recommended gold standard in helping to stabilize the body via the feet.  A Johns Hopkins University Medical Newsletter regarding this information and recommendations is posted in all of our stores/pedorthic facilities.
Most specifically, persons with high arches, low arches, bow-legs (genu-valgus), knock knees (genu-varus) etc. can benefit from proper footgear to help relieve back pain by helping feet to be balanced in shoes.  Maintenance of shoes and timely replacement of athletic shoes are vitally important to help keep your feet “in balance.”
OUR MANTRA!
BALANCE THE FEET, BALANCE THE BODY
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