As the barefoot movement begins to sweep America, JAWS podiatry own Dr. Wagner and Jeff Shub are at the forefront of preventative podiatry – helping clients be proactive in the care of their feet and ankles before any issues arise. Walking barefoot, also known as “earthing,” has gone from being a kooky counter-culture trend to a scientifically-researched practice with a number of remarkable health advantages, such as increasing antioxidants, reducing inflammation, improving sleep, and of course, solving hip and back problems.
Listen as Dr. Wagner and Jeff take listeners on a journey from the history of shoes and feet to some new techniques they are working on to heal their patients. We also scan some incredible new products on the market for feet.
Click here to listen to the full interview – On the Bus Podcast
Everything rides on the bottom of our feet. Nature knows that, which is why we have specialized fat pads on the bottom of our feet to cushion the shock and impact that comes with every step we take. These fat pads protect the feet’s bones, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, and nerves. But as with so many things that come with aging, those fat pads can deteriorate, shrink, or shift, a condition called fat pad atrophy. When that happens, walking, running, or even just standing can become extremely painful.
