Ye Ole Worn-Out Shoes

Who would believe that the foot contains more bones than any other single part of the human body? This means that good footwear is important! It can prevent unnessesary pain for you in the future. Here are a few things to look for that will indicate that your shoes need to be replaced:

Examine your shoes:

•         Are the heels stretched out?
•         Has the shoe molded to your foot?
•         Is the sole tread pattern worn down?
•         Are the heels worn more on one side than the other?
•         Are there wrinkles in the side of the bottom of the soles?

Feeling pain:

•         In your feet
•         Legs
•         Hip(s)
•         Back
•         After your shoes are worn

These pains are symptoms associated with shin splits, heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, iliotibial band syndrome, and stress fractures.

To prevent injury and pain, runners should replace their shoes every 3 to 6 months or every 400-500 miles. Non-runners should replace their shoes at least once per year.

Once a shoe is broken down, it can't be remedied with an insole.

Keep in mind, a new pair of shoes is much less expensive than any surgery to your feet, knees, hips, or lower back, and will help to keep you out of pain!

If you have been experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned previously in this post, feel free to give Dr. Harper's office a call at (205) 425-5428 to schedule an appointment. He has many chiropractic techniques to relieve you from the pain you may be suffering from.