8 reasons why restoring the Natural Function of your feet is ABSOLUTE NECCESITY!
1. Positions toes back to their natural alignment
Normal shoes squish and cram your toes together
Break the cycle by wearing wide-toe box shoes/socks, wearing toe spacers, & going barefoot when possible
Normal shoes squish and cram your toes together
Break the cycle by wearing wide-toe box shoes/socks, wearing toe spacers, & going barefoot when possible
2. Promotes the strengthening of muscles in the feet
Your feet are your foundation. They're meant to be STRONG
There are 4 layers of muscle in your feet, train these muscles just like any other muscle group!
Your feet are your foundation. They're meant to be STRONG
There are 4 layers of muscle in your feet, train these muscles just like any other muscle group!
3. Restores foot balance and proprioception
The closer to the ground, the better
Thin soles allow for more sensory feedback
The closer to the ground, the better
Thin soles allow for more sensory feedback
4. Enables natural arch support
Arches are naturally occurring weight-bearing structures!
Artificial support eliminates the opportunity for your natural arch to become strong on its own
Arches are naturally occurring weight-bearing structures!
Artificial support eliminates the opportunity for your natural arch to become strong on its own
5. Assists in ankle & knee stability
Proper foundational alignment = proper postural alignment & movement patterns
Proper foundational alignment = proper postural alignment & movement patterns
6. Provide proper distribution of body weight
Heeled shoes push your body forward, mimicking standing on a permanent decline
Heeled shoes push your body forward, mimicking standing on a permanent decline
7. Eliminates common causes of foot pain
Bunions, plantar fasciitis, hammer toes, & neuromas are all commonly caused by over-restrictive, over-supportive, & over-cushioned shoes
Bunions, plantar fasciitis, hammer toes, & neuromas are all commonly caused by over-restrictive, over-supportive, & over-cushioned shoes
Improved circulation to the ends of the toes
Increased joint space & range of motion means more blood flow
Increased joint space & range of motion means more blood flow
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