should I wear shoes to run or can I go barefoot

Is Barefoot Running Safe?

When people set out to begin a workout routine or, more specifically, a running regimen, what do they set out to purchase? Good running shoes, of course! Well amid the nearly endless selection of workout-ready footwear lining sporting gear store shelves, you may notice more and more minimalist, or barefoot, running shoes. Flying in the face of the conventional wisdom about the benefits of shoe technology, these shoes actually promote foot muscle health. [click to continue…]

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The ABC’s Of Joint Replacement

The Baby Boomer generation reaches for retirement through constant joint pain. Many aging individuals live with debilitating pain every day and the only cure may be joint replacement surgery. This procedure is extremely invasive. High skilled surgeons perform a kind of carpentry on the joint. The damaged surface of the knee or hips gets scraped away and replaced by a metallic prosthetic. The length of recovery directly correlates to the patient’s health. [click to continue…]

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Deceitful Pain

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Intricacies abound within the human body, all of them connected to the consciousness through feeling. A human body that is unwell can present pain, discomfort, pressure and a myriad of other confusing descriptors. Miraculously, pain is not always an indicator that the part hurting is distressed. Deceitful pain is trying to point towards the real [...]

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No Fun Bunions

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Bunions are a painful foot deformity commonly found in women. Along with the pain is an unsightly bulge at the base of the big toe. This diagnosis is tolerated to a point before it begins to interfere with a woman’s life. Then it has to be surgically rectified.

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Muscles Cramp Cures

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Are muscle cramps getting in the way of work, sleep and other activities? These painful ailments are indicating an underlying issue. Sudden onset pain that causes taut, rigid muscles to contort for prolonged periods are muscle cramps, and they do not have to happen. Soothing the muscle with a gentle massage or stretching brings immediate [...]

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Sitting All Day Is a Real Pain

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The old adage “if you make that face too long it will stay like that” does hold some water when it comes to the human body as a whole. Staying in one position will do harm to several muscle groups and often cause health issues down the road. Office jobs, in particular, are rough on [...]

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Obesity And Joint Health

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The numerous health problems related to obesity are well known. While high blood pressure and diabetes are the front runners, joint deterioration is also a hazard for obese persons. Daniel Baumstark, a Washington, D.C. physical therapist, helps patients of joint replacements, meniscal surgeries, fracture and ACL repairs recover. One type of patient seems to always [...]

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Make Sure The Shoe Fits

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The feet support the body and should be treated with the utmost respect. Figuring out the right shoe to fit your foot can be a frustrating process. The best place to begin is with the shape of your foot. Feet are unique from person to person, thus, shoes should be as well. Buying sensible shoes [...]

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