Stretching for Feet Archives - Joanna G. Shuman, D.P.M., P.C. Podiatry, Foot Surgery, Sports Medicine

12 Aug Five Fun Facts about Going Barefoot and Grounding

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1. Ancient Tradition: Barefoot Living Through the Ages Walking barefoot, known as "grounding" or "earthing," is a practice that has ancient roots. Throughout history, many civilizations embraced barefoot living, connecting their bodies directly with the earth's surface. Indigenous tribes, such as the Aboriginal people of Australia,...

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30 Jun Dorsi Flexing: Understanding the Mechanics and Benefits

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Dorsi Flexing Dorsi flexing is a term commonly used in the realm of anatomy and physiology to describe a specific movement of the foot and ankle. This movement involves the upward bending or extension of the foot at the ankle joint, bringing the toes closer to...

14 Mar Great Foot-Focused Stretches for Everyone

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Home Healthy Feet - Stretches Foot-focused stretches are essential for maintaining healthy and happy feet. Whether you’re an athlete, a busy worker on your feet all day, or just someone who wants to keep your feet in good shape, incorporating regular stretching into your routine can...

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17 Nov About Foot Cramps

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Causes of Foot Cramps If you’ve ever had a sudden, gripping pain in your foot, you know what a foot cramp feels like. This happens when your foot goes into an involuntary spasm and feels like it’s frozen up. What’s causing your cramps, and what’s the...

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04 Nov What Is Frozen Toe?

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About Frozen Toe Have you ever felt your big toe freeze up? If you can’t move it, you may have frozen toe, turf toe, or stiff big toe. An inability to bend your toe is a painful condition that’s known medically as hallux rigidus. Here are...

23 Apr Wear Socks to Bed?

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Should You Wear Socks To Sleep? Believe it or not, the subject of sleeping with socks gets heated debate on both sides. Who would have thought a pair of cuddly foot warmers could create any controversy? There are good health reasons to leave them off, but...

11 Jun Is OK to crack my toe knuckles?

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Will Cracking Your Toe Knuckles Hurt You? "Stop cracking your knuckles," is something you might have heard growing up. Maybe you heard dire warnings about how this habit could lead to arthritis. You may have also heard some of the superstitions about knuckle cracking, for instance,...

26 Mar What Wear Patterns Tell About Feet

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What Are Your Shoes Trying to Tell You? Your soles can tell a lot about you. That's why one of the things a podiatrist check is the wear pattern of your shoes. This pattern indicates whether your gait is normal and what can be done to...

29 Oct Tips on Toe Sprains

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Tips for Toe Sprains You don't usually think about your toes until you stub them. If you're experiencing pain in your toes, you may have a strain or a sprain. Learn more about toe sprains and tips for managing them. What Is a Toe Sprain? A toe sprain...

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11 Jul Tips for Beach Running

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A Beginner's Guide to Beach Running Do your vacation plans include some time at the beach? If so, you may already be thinking about getting in some workouts with an ocean view. Beach running looks like fun when you see other people do it. But is...