Whether Hunter, Gatherer or Desk Jockey, Foot Health Matters
For those over the age of 40 starting to feel the painful effects of foot dysfunction, it may not come as a surprise that more than 80% of people will have foot problems in their lifetime. Meanwhile, those under 40 tend to rarely think about their feet, primarily because they don’t hurt yet. Many do not realize that foot dysfunction can cause pain in other areas of the body such as the knees, hips and lower back. Interestingly, many of the foot problems we suffer from such as metatarsalgia, plantar fasciitis and bunions are largely confined to westernized individuals. This suggests that foot dysfunction is the result of a cultural factor: restrictive footwear, not necessarily aging. Read more →
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