Don’t Blame Arthritis for your Pain
Recently, I received a wonderful question on The Injury Corner — a Facebook group I moderate that provides advice and guidance for anyone dealing with chronic pain and injury. A podiatrist has told me that I have arthritis in my big toe. It’s painful to...
It Hurts When I Run
Does barefoot running help heal low back pain and potential instability to the sacroiliac (SI) joint?
I have lived a barefoot/minimalist lifestyle for over five years. However, I have been unable to run consistently for the past three. I have gait dysfunction connected to 5 knee surgeries, and a long list of other injuries associated with sports, stubbornness, and my reckless youth. The gait dysfunction shows in my body’s ability to absorb the impact energy of footfall as it transfers up the kinetic chain through my ankles, knees, hips, spine, and shoulders.
Plantar Fasciitis – What is it and Finding Relief
Plantar fasciitis is the symptoms of pain located at the heel or plantar fascia of the foot–the thick connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot. It is often most painful in the morning with the first steps out of bed, and may be aggravated by standing, walking, or running.
Foam Roller Self Massage For Calf and Foot Relief
As a Movement Therapist specializing in hands on massage therapy, I help clients improve movement quality to aid in the healing, recovery, and prevention of chronic pain and injury. In many clients, I see a connection between their persistent pain and the health of...