Foot Pain

[M D]

Hi Fellow bodyworkers, I am doing research on foot pain as realted to Curves members.  Any experience?  There seems to me a higherb than usual review of problems.Suzy Q

 

[Rockownsrap]

Foot Pain

are these Curves members overweight? If so, how much? What kind of shoes are they wearing to support this extra weight?When I have clients that complain of their feet hurting, there can be many causes. PLantar Facialis(spelled completely wrong, so lets just say heel spurs) can be one thing and if that is the case I always suggest investing in a good pair of shoes, such as Dansko, which are excellent for his condition. If the feet hurt because of being on them all day, I suggest taking breaks and elevating the feet, if not, you can easily develop spider veins and vericose veins and no one wants that. Also, at the end of the day, soak them in warm water and epsom salt, very relaxing and also good for the back. If their feet hurt because they are supporting alot of extra weight, well then it seems they are already coming to the right place and hopefully it will be motivation to lose those extra pounds. Think about it, we are all different shapes and sizes, but underneath it all our skeletons are virtually the same size, so to speak, they can olnly support so much weight before you incur aches and pains. Believe me, I am 8 months pregnant and this extra 25 pounds is killing my back!!!!

 

[theShinning]

While plantar fasciitis can be caused by a heel spur, they are not the same.  A heel spur is a painful growth of bone on the front underside of the heel, while plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of connective tissue with many causes.I would suggest that while your clients are at the "rest" places in the loop that they be sure to make full-foot contact with the pad and not bounce on the balls of their feet.  Same advice for the equipment that requires the leg to push (I know muscles not machines ) - make sure the whole foot makes contact, and concentrate on pushing through the heels as they are lined up with the strength of the leg.When stretching at the end, remove the shoes (if necessary) and curl the toes under to squunch the foot back the other way.  Rolling a tennis ball around the arch feels great and helps condition the area.Excellent suggestions from greatkat2 on the shoes w/good arch support, as well as the epsom salt soak -- the magnesium will help the pain.

 

[Missy.]

Foot Pain

Hi ,Just to clarify, Plantar fasciitis is often a precursor to heel spurs as I understand it. The spur forms as a result of stress at the junction between the fascia and the bone.Jeff

 

[Travis P]

As a foot reflexologist I can say that not all foot pain is just related to the feet. The body is mirrored on the feet and certain parts of the feet correspond to certain parts of the body. For instance: the great toe represents the cranial reflexes of the body. So if your great toe was bothering it could be gout in the joint, it could be improper footwear or it could be something in your head, literally.  If you give us a better idea of what you are looking for in relation to foot pain I think you may find some better stories for your research paper. Are you putting together a brochure of pamphlet to let members know about foot pain, or to safeguard them against injury by warning them of signs of complications of the feet? This could go in a dozen directions and this board is super helpful in this area but I think we need a little more to go on.  

 

[rawritskrystle]

Foot Pain

Just as a cross reference, here is a really nice thread on plantar fascitis:

plantar fascitis help please (EXCELLENT THREAD)  
http://www.massageplanet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2382

 

[tutuy2004]

Hi SuzyQ!If you are still around can you please give us some more information.  I have been a member of Curves for 3 years, and I don't have any foot trouble.  So I have been curious as to what your findings have been.Thanks!