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Articles relating to minimal shoes, barefoot running, barefoot walking, barefoot hiking, and overall health and development of the foot.
Had your fill of cookies, carols, and couch-surfing with the relatives? Ready to tackle those New Year’s wellness resolutions, but not sure how to start? Getting active after the holidays is great, but you don’t need to shell out for a gym membership when you’ve got the whole big, wide world as your playground! We’ve got […]
Softstar is proud to feature this guest essay by Jennifer Gwirtz, Mind/Body Professional, Facilitator and Teacher (Pilates, GYROKINESIS®, performance and therapeutic movement). Over her 15+ years of experience, Jennifer has delighted in exploring the relationship between mental and physical balance, particularly at the origin of stability: the foot. Understanding Resilience: Follow the Bouncing Ball… Resilience has […]
A New Study From Harvard and PolyU Reveals Minimalist Shoes Make Your Legs and Feet Stronger, Decrease Chance of Injury The public debate over minimalist shoes has been on a roller coaster for several years now, but perhaps not for much longer. Although minimalist shoes for kids have been popular for several decades (we’ve made a business of it […]
Have you noticed that your feet and ankles tend to swell more often as the years go by? If so, then you’re not alone. While anybody can develop a swollen foot or two, regardless of age, it tends to happen more frequently with older adults. Causes So what’s going on when feet swell? Technically speaking, swelling happens when […]
If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, like many of our shoemaking elves, then western Oregon is a giant playground. We consider ourselves very fortunate to be within easy reach of mountains, oceans, rivers and moss-ridden forests that look like they belong in Middle Earth. Our location offers us a wealth of outdoor activities, including skiing, snowboarding, surfing, rock […]
Do you suffer from foot cramps? If so, then you’re not alone. Cramping feet and toes are extremely common, especially in our modern culture (for reasons stated below). It can be a painful condition that may interfere with your ability to relax, sleep or exercise. Fortunately, there’s hope. Our favorite podiatrist, Dr. Ray McClanahan of […]
Want to Stay Out of the Chiropractor’s Office? It May Be Easier Than You Think… Like many people, I’ve had my share of lower back pain. For me, it started way back in high school. I threw my back out playing lacrosse and spent most of my senior summer lying on a chiropractor’s table while […]
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