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Nov 14 2018

Why Shoes Matter

If you are a subscriber to Massage Magazine, you will have read the article I wrote for the October issue on Foot Care for the Massage Therapist. As an additional bit of information, I also wrote an online article on Tips for Buying Shoes That Fit.

I was inspired to write that piece after I read that the two advancements in civilization that have contributed the most to our chronic physical pain are the chair and shoes.

Apparently, though, it is those evolutionary developments that have led to the chronic back and foot pain that society lives with now.

Since we are rapidly advancing toward covering as much of Earth in concrete and cement as we can, I don’t see the demise of shoes in the modern world any day soon—and that means we must take counteractive, preventative measures to keep our feet healthy and strong.

Read The Steps to Choosing the Right Shoe

Written by Karen Ball · Categorized: General · Tagged: Self-care

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