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Running Debate: Where Your Foot Should Strike
Whether you're new to running or have been running for years, you want to do all you can to prevent foot pain, pulled muscles, shin splints, and runner's knee. Although running may seem like an innate skill we're born with, fine-tuning your technique is essential for avoiding injuries.
Experts may tell you that preventing pain and discomfort is as easy as running "correctly."
Got Bunions?
Bunions! If you have them you know where they are. That bump on the joint growing just south of your big toe.
Bone Quiz: Hand vs. Foot
I'm sure you've realized that there are A LOT of bones in your hands and your feet. So I was wondering if you knew ...
Which body part has MORE bones?
What's the Deal With Charley Horses
Ever been awakened by an excruciating cramp in your calf? Your foot? Both at the same time?
Bone Up on Bones: Foot vs. Spine
Our bones have many important jobs. Not only do they give our bodies shape and structure, they also protect some vital organs. Not only that, but bones also store minerals like calcium and release it into our blood stream when needed.
Reflexology
Everybody loves a good foot massage now and then, but did you know that some people believe it can heal certain diseases? Reflexology, an alternative healing practice, looks a lot like massage from the outside, but the practice involves stimulating areas on the feet and hands that correspond to glands, organs, and other body parts. Stimulating these reflexes properly can have therapeutic effects.
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Stretch It: Shin and Ankle Stretch
After long bike rides, my shins and the tops of my feet are often tight. All that flexing of my ankle and pulling up on the pedals to maximize my stroke takes its toll on this part of my body. Once I slip off my stiff cycling shoes, this is the first stretch I do.
Stretch It: Towel Foot Stretch
If you think about it, your feet take a lot of beating, from pounding the ground when running, to walking all over the city, to wearing high heels. They carry the weight of our entire bodies, so take time to give them some TLC. This stretch will target the muscle in the soles of your feet, but will also stretch your calves.
A Pain in Your Foot? Try Some Orthotics
If your feet aren't happy, the rest of your body is going to have a hard time being happy. Often neglected, our feet sometimes need a little support. I am talking about orthotics.
What's the Deal With: Foot Chi
I'm a big fan of foot massages, but some experts think touching your tootsies isn't just about feeling good. They believe there are pressure points on your feet that correspond to specific glands, organs, and other parts of your body. Stimulating them in the practice of Reflexology, either by hand, or by walking barefoot on a cobblestone path, is believed to not only relieve stress, but may help heal certain diseases and ailments.
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