Author: Maribeth Bunch, Pedorthist (All Rights Reserved)

Most people believe that the arches on the bottom of your feet are solid structures that do not move, when actually it’s normal for your arches to move and flex during walking.  It’s how the arch functions during the normal walking process that’s important.

Compare your feet to the tires on your car,  most people check the air in their tires and replace them when they get worn.  Well, we rely on our feet to carry us through, day in and day out.  Yet, did you know your feet are the most neglected part of your body?  It’s no wonder we suffer from plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammertoes, etc.  Your feet are the foundation of your body — the foundation of your entire skeletal system.  Proper footwear and arch support is critical to the maintenance of your feet.  Would you drive your car with a flat?

What are the symptoms of the foot that may need arch support?

Your feet will show signs and symptoms of needing arch supports.  Signs would be a foot that is pronated (rolls inwards at the ankle) or supinated (rolls outward at the ankle) – one way to check this is look at the heel of your walking shoes, does the heel wear unevenly?   The symptoms of foot injury and disorders can start with mild aches in the forefoot and in some cases lead to severe arch pain, heel spurs to nerve damage and any number of other ailments.  Just like maintenance on your car, you need to take preventative steps to avoid these types of foot disorders.  After all, if you notice your tires are wearing out, would you wait until you get a flat on the road to repair it?

Unlike a car, you can’t go to the store and buy a new pair of feet, instead you have to deal with the pain through the healing process.  The good news is you can PREVENT these types of injuries by taking action now.  Buying proper fitting shoes with removable insoles and arch supports with comfort cushions  (see http://walk2bfit.com walking store and see the Spira Wave Spring Shoes – lowest online pricing and save up to 70% on arch supports).  Ignoring foot pain will not make it go away, it will only get worse over time.

Many people believe that foot pain is just a part of life — that’s a myth.  Some people believe that if you work on your feet all day that foot pain is part of the job — that’s a myth.  You can live a lifestyle you deserve, happy and painfree!

Things to look for in searching for a quality arch support are:

1. designed by a doctor
2. guarantee offered by the manufacturer
3. age of the manufacturer – how long have they been around
4. variety of products offered
5. recognized and accepted by accredited associations such as the American Podiatric Medical Association
6. service offered by the seller, such as shipping charges, time to ship, inventory available for immediate order fulfillment, etc.

Walk2bFit’s Arch Supports and Comfort Cushions and other footcare products meet all the criteria above and they are also safe for sensitive feet and diabetics.  All of the products sold in the Walking Store have an unconditional guarantee.  The Walk2bFit supplier, Hants White has been manufacturing arch supports for close to 50 years and has a solid reputation with doctors, trainers and consumers around the world.

Take a preventative step today, you don’t have to live in pain.