How to Strengthen the Arch Muscle in the Foot

How to Strengthen the Arch Muscle in the Foot

  Your feet are responsible for much of your mobility, so when they become painful, which can happen with flat feet, your quality of life can begin to suffer. Flat feet, or fallen arches, is a condition where the arch of the foot has collapsed. Injuries,...
Taking care of your joints!

Taking care of your joints!

You and Your Joints A joint is the connection between two bones. Joints and their surrounding structures allow you to bend your elbows and knees, wiggle your hips, bend your back, turn your head, and wave your fingers to say goodbye. Smooth tissue called cartilage and...
Have you tried cupping yet?

Have you tried cupping yet?

Better health is on everyone’s list and cupping is a wonderful technique that can improve your health and provide numerous benefits. One way to think about cupping is that it is the inverse of massage. Rather than applying pressure to muscles, the suction uses...
What causes those nasty muscle cramps?

What causes those nasty muscle cramps?

Muscle spasms, cramps, and charley horses You could be out for a run or drifting off to sleep when it happens.The muscles of your calf or foot suddenly become hard, tight, and extremely painful. You are having a muscle cramp or spasm. Sometimes called charley horses,...
Why do we experience foot pain?

Why do we experience foot pain?

Over time, and as we age the muscles that run through the arches of our feet begin to loose elasticity. The pad protecting your heel also becomes thinner with less fat and cushion. This means that your heel can’t absorb as much pressure and shock from walking,...