When we train as an athlete we are all participants, not spectators. This takes discipline by denying yourself of the things you love most. The same applies to foot and ankle pain. There are some patients who do not take their foot and ankle health seriously and end up in a costly emergency room.
Have you become weary and tired of your feet hurting after standing on them for long hours? Can’t wait to come home to take off your shoes? Then you are a Spectator.
If you are out-of-balance--- become in-balance with taking a step forward to getting rid of the anxiety of coming in to see me.
It might be as simple as adding a Lynco orthotic to your shoes hiding in your closet. A foot scan might reveal a long-term issue you have been putting off until it becomes unbearable.
Your feet must last a lifetime. Most Americans log an amazing 75,000 miles on their feet by the time they reach age 50. With proper detection, intervention, and care, most foot and ankle problems can be lessened or prevented should you decide to become a participant.