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Heel Pain…A Very Common Foot Problem

drchrismilkie — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:02:56 +0000

Pain in the heel is one of the most common complaints I see. In fact, according to studies, over 2 million people suffer with this condition yearly. Why is it so common? Is it because we are an active society and put too much stress on our feet? The answer is yes, but there is more to it than that.
The type of heel pain I am referring to is the pain someone would feel on the bottom of the heel. (Pain in the back of the heel is a whole different condition.) Pain on the bottom of the…

Get Rid of Your Back Pain by Fixing Your Feet

drchrismilkie — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:13:12 +0000

One of the most incapacitating injuries in the general population in our country is chronic low back pain. The problem is so severe that one-half of all Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year. According to the American Chiropractic Association, chronic low back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. In fact, $50 billion dollars is spent each year on treating low back pain.

Recent research suggests that back pain may be closely linked to poor or improper biomechanics. Many researchers, in fact agree that chronic low back pain may be significantly related to…