The foot is one of the most important structures in the body when it comes to bio-mechanics. The foot is the first line of defense against gravity and the ground. If there is any bio-mechanical failure in the foot, it has profound effects on the rest of the body. Lets say for instance that you had a rock in your shoe, causing pain in your foot. Now the most common reaction to this is to limp. Over time this limp will start to create imbalances in the knee, then hip, then low back and so on. So, whats the answer you ask? Its to take the rock out of the shoe, or possibly in your case, to fix your foot. Lets look at some ways to know if you have foot problems.

1. Take a look at the bottom of your shoes. Is there any wear on the heel of the shoe? If there is, is it worse on one side or the other? Unequal wear can be an indicator that you have a foot issue that is causing you to walk imbalanced. Now your going to need to look at a pair of shoes that you wear quite often as these imbalances may take some time to wear down the tread. This is very similar to wear on the tires of your car. If the alignment of the car is off, it will wear down the tire tread very fast.

2. Have you ever sprained your ankle? Better yet, do you sprain your ankle a lot? Sprained ankles can be the driving force behind dysfunction in the foot and ankle. As you damage the ligaments connecting the bones the support for the foot is no longer there and the foot becomes misaligned and unstable.

3. the third indicator that your feet maybe causing your back pain, is simply if you have pain in your feet, ankles or knees. Many of the people that come to see me for their back pain also have foot pain. Usually these people do not make the connection between their foot pain and their back pain. It is important to look at the entire body as one big chain if there is any weaknesses within the links of the chain the entire system will fall apart.

4. Do you have flat feet? Flat feet are a sign that a few of the bones that make up the arches of your feet have dropped out of place. Think of the arches of your feet as the shock absorbers of your body. They take all of the stress out of the impact when your foot hits the ground. If you have lost the arch of your foot, this is a huge indicator that your feet are creating back pain.

The key to curing any type of pain is to find the cause of the pain. If your feet are the cause of your low back pain it is important to address the foot problem first. Realignment of the foot through chiropractic adjustments is the first step. Figuring out if you need customized orthodics for your specific foot dysfunction is the next step toward creating a good foundation under your back. If you live in the Bellevue area and have low back pain, it would be a smart decision to have a bio-mechanical foot evaluation.

Do you thinkyour feet are creating your low back pain? Please visit www.bellevuechiropracticcenter.com to see if we can help.

One of the more popular decisions for shoes for medical pros is sneakers. This are sometimes flexible, slip resistant, and made with extra support and padding to make them comfortable for longer amounts of time. They also tend to have wider toe boxes and rubber soles, which are needs for this type of shoe. There are some brands that are manufactured by nursing shoe firms, as well as those available at any shoe store.

Those searching for cushty nursing shoes also often select clogs, either those with a closed back or an open back. These are known to be exceptionally cushty, and they are simple to slip off and on when needed, while not being sure to come off when folks don’t need them to. It is best to pick those made especially for nurses when purchasing clogs, since these will be more likely to have the special features that are helpful for nurses to have in their shoes. They’re also more likely to have clogs in white, which is still a need in the dress code for nurses at many places where they work.

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With the renown of Crocs, these shoes have also found their way into the work wardrobe of many medical execs. Although they are not closed shoes, they are snug, which is the main requirement for shoes for medical professionals.

Although the above discussed styles are some of the most popular shoes for medical pros, they are not the only styles available. There are various slip on, tie, and other styles available, including Mary Janes.

Many medical executives still like to get their medical clogs or cosy nursing shoes through corporations which make these kinds of shoes particulary for nurses and doctors. This guarantees that all of the most important issues have been taken into account when the shoe was designed. They may be lighter than other similar options, or have more support and be more flexible. They also are much more likely to be made with non-slip rubber soles and treated so they are more easy to keep clean.

There are a number of brands that are particularly celebrated for making comfortable nursing shoes, including Nurse Mates, the Dansko professional clog, Anywear, Klogs, Sketchers Work, and Birkenstock, which many medical professionals choose over precise shoes made solely for them since this gives them more options for style at a fee that is infrequently lower than purchasing professional shoes.

The human foot is a complex device, with a combination of bones and joints. Its design is customized to fit the individual that it is attached to. It is a very complex combination of bones, muscles and tendons. It allows us people to walk upright and it is the main load bearing component of our body while walking or even just standing up.

With all the weight it has to bear, it is continually stressed by impacts to the ground and our own body weight. Even as we just walk, the foot has to take shocks every time it touches the ground. While the foot is designed to cope with these kinds of stress, its cushioning capabilities diminish when we age or if the foot is slightly injured. The muscles and tendons that limit the shocks lose their ability to do so, thus those shocks affect other body parts further up the body, like the ankle, knee, spinal column, and all the way to the head.

The body parts most commonly affected by these unsuppressed shocks are your ankles and your knees. But if left unchecked, the forces are capable of traveling up into your pelvis, spine and even to your neck and head. You might experience back aches, neck pains, and even headaches just from walking or running. The average medical doctor would prescribe pain killers and anti-inflammatory drugs so you could “feel” better. This is like ripping the batteries out of the smoke detector! The house is still on fire. The problem is the feet! The average chiropractor might continue to adjust your spine for “relief.” An applied kinesiologist, like Dr. Shaun Stuto will look at the big picture. The founder of Applied Kinesiology, Dr. George Goodheart, said famously “no matter where the problem exists in the body, look first to the feet!”

Back pain is mostly caused by improper posture putting stress on the spinal column. A foot disorder like flat footedness can also be a major cause of back pain. If you have flat feet, your feet will bear excess weight in places that it was simply not designed for. This would decrease its shock absorption abilities. And this finally leads to the shock travelling up to your spinal column, where it may put it out of alignment or create a subluxation. The opposite of flat footedness, highly-arched but rigid feet, can also contribute to the pain in your back by resisting too little shock. With little resistance, the shock can travel upwards reaching your back, your neck, and even your head.

With this newly acquired knowledge, caring for your feet should be a high priority. Part of that care is visiting your chiropractor and having your feet checked. Problems in the feet are not necessarily painful. Subluxations are much like cavities, by the time they hurt, the damage has already been done.

You should take the proactive action of seeing your chiropractor to ensure undetected and asymptomatic foot subluxations are not present. Transformation Chiropractic from Missoula MT can help you with getting to the root cause of problems like back pain, neck pain, foot problems, and headaches. More importantly, they will help you move beyond your aches and pains into a newer realm of thriving health and wellness. They utilize techniques like Applied Kinesiology and Neuro-Emotional Technique to customize a treatment plan specific to the patient instead of fitting a patient into their treatment plan.

True health and optimal wellness is the goal Transformation Chiropractic Missoula MT has for you. It is up to you to step up, take action and achieve it. They believe that true health is actually a decision and more than a matter of circumstances, luck or “good” genes.

Dr. Shaun Stuto is a Missoula Wellness Chiropractor and the founder/owner of Transformation Chiropractic in the heart of beautiful downtown Missoula, Montana. Visit our website today and find out how you can start living a life of abundant health!