Walk Toward Better Health with Strong Fascia and Feet
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- 0:01 Importance of feet health and alignment.
6:23 Reflexology and foot alignment for overall health.
11:17 Foot health and alignment, toe spacers, and their impact on overall body alignment.
17:45 Ankle mobility and injury recovery with zero shoes.
24:03 Injury healing and fascia health.
27:34 Body alignment and orthotics.
32:24 Body awareness, breathwork, and injury prevention.
36:47 Proper breathing and foot care for back pain relief.
40:36 Body alignment, pain management, and fascia.
47:27 The importance of breath and body detoxification.
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I’ve been wearing five finger shoes for over 10 years plus I go barefoot a lot. Before this my toes were all bunched together from too small and crowded shoes. Now I have clear space between all my toes and no foot pain. I’m 76 so don’t let age stop you. Spread those toes.
This is amazing to hear!
@@Fluidisometricsjust found your channel. Got a few questions on feet.
1. How do you treat feet that have had multiple attacks of gout over the years?
2. What kind of shoe is best for foot health.
3. You can’t go barefoot outside where I live but maybe 6 months out of a year.
4. I am new to your channel so I haven’t seen many of your videos so which ones do you recommend to get started on feet health that you are teaching. At 67 yrs old am I starting to late?
But, do you wear other shoes 👞 Also?
Yoga is Satanic
I’m making that transition now! Very excited!
Grounding, or Earthing when our feet are in touch with Mother Earth, and Her freqency 7, 83 Hz. is soooo reliefing for both mind and body. Merry Christmas, Peace and Love to us all🎄
Thank you both
I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis about 20 years ago, I'm now a wheelchair user and haven't really felt my feet in years, they are numb, inflexible and prone to cramp, I knew dietary concerns weren't the only issue so I continued to look for alternatives and then your WonderFull video pops up in my feed.
What I can say is even just 24 hours of doing these practices is showing results. I can feel my feet, stretch them and flex them and when I do walk I feel the connection and the flexibility of my feet, I've been a barefoot advocate since birth so really enjoying feeling my feet and a new stability.
Thank you both so much, I've signed up to your Awesome channel ❤️🔥
Wow, this is so amazing to hear! Thank you for sharing your progress with us.
Would you be okay with us using this as a testimonial on our page?
Wonderful, but *What* practices? I watched the whole video, nearly an hour, and although it was very interesting, I was really disappointed that there was never any instruction on what to do or how to do it.
So frustrating. I didn't have an hour to waste today. I still have no idea what I could actually be doing.
Was this just a sales presentation?
I'm very confused, and you seem to have benefited.
🙏🏼
4:08 she gives instruction on how to use a three-minute pressure between each toe. She also said that they have a pronator series, maybe on this channel?
8:28 @@carlaeskelsen
Most interesting information! Would have appreciated a demonstration on a foot, rather than a hand, as in “relieving foot pain for dummies.”
Hi there, thank you for your feedback! These videos are part of our podcast series. For demonstration clips please visit our channel where we have a ton of free videos!
@@Fluidisometrics
Link ?
@@Fluidisometricsyyeah they answered, you.
OP agreed. I thought visuals would have been rather helpful.
But I don't understand why he wrote to "visit our channel". I thought this was their channel.
First time here, so maybe I'm missing something.
@@Fluidisometrics
Fascinating stuff…I’m a qualified reflexologist but stopped practicing several years ago. This has got me interested again in this fascia perspective - feels like a crossover…looking through a different lens at the same stuff! Keen to learn and listen to more…have a couple of current injuries to apply knowledge to! Thanks.
This is so FABULOUS!!! I've done the breathing, and while listening, I did between my toes. IT HURT but I breathed and persevered!
Now, I've had a serious right knee/hip/femur grating in hip joint, leg felt 'off', crooked, for the last few years.
I definitely am now standing and moving with .... so much more ease.
I'm barefoot always unless I go out, then it's with flat soft footwear. Even when I walk home from town with some shopping, I often take my shoes off and walk barefoot on the beautiful soft green grass. So lovely.
Now I need to find out about around the eyes.
I'm 77 and thankful!! ❤❤❤❤
Don’t you mean facia-nating!
I’m a 99 year old dedicated walker and have been teaching about how critical spine alignment is. When it comes to feet alignment, it is just as important as it effects our pelvic alignment, critical to the health of many of our organs. “ alignment” ( posture) is the magical word that keeps our body functioning as it was designed to, from our feet to our cervical spine.
Thank you for listening Helen!
please what shoes do you wear?
I am 79, live in Ghana W Africa, can only wear sandals. found some Teva's in the ,Market
I am 79 and doing really well - active all day long, working in my garden and art studio. I'm quite impressed with the fact that you are doing so well at 20 years older than I am. Such an inspiration! This is proof that we do not have to face debility or dementia as we age. Thank you.
@@Gerti03 Teva are one of my favorites.
It sounds as though you've dedicated many decades to your alignment and spinal health. Clearly it's paid off! Thank you for your inspiring message and may you continue to do so for many years to come. ❤
As a massage therapist, I deal with a lot of low back pain in my clients. I go to the feet first and as a general rule, people have inverted feet. They don't realize what that does to the hip rotators. So if you're having low back pain, ask your massage therapist to look at your feet, then check your hip rotators.
Thanks for sharing. So their feet point inwards is that your meaning?
Since I started Block therapy my thoracic area no longer feels chilled all the time. Also my legs are no longer feeling ice cold internally after 8 to 9 heart attacks. Thank you both!
Wow this is great to hear! Thank you for sharing :)
what is block therapy
Amazing podcast...I actually felt excited whilst listening because everything makes such sense. 6 months ago i couldn't sit cross legged but I was doing various stretches and exercises to help. I started doing foot exercises and now i can sit cross legged and my knees touch the floor.....I was just starting to think that it must be the foot exercises which seemed to make the difference and now i know for sure this is the case. While watching i started working between my toes and I'll continue to focus on my feet. I go barefoot around the house most of the time and in summer walk barefoot on grass but I'm going to invest in some barefoot shoes now so that i can be 'barefoot' all year round. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience 🙏.
Thank you so much for sharing! We are so happy to hear you're enjoying the videos!
This talk has been very interesting, informative and helpful. My wife helped me find barefoot shoes and do more to improve my balance, and always tells me how I need to do yoga regularly. Thanks guys! ❤
I am a reflexologist and I go barefoot always when I am home and wear xero shoes when I go out walking. I love how I can feel the surface of the path through the shoes. I was massaging my feet during this video, too. Thank you for this video.
Where do you fine bear foot shoes?
@@robinschroth7413 try barefoot shoes!
Thank you. I had double bunion surgery 12 years ago and have titanium plates in both. I teach heath and fitness and mostly have pain daily. I've just pressed between my toes and it made me scream, but I breathed deeply and carried on. They feel better and I will continue.
Thank you for this.
You're welcome!
Using regular castor oil rubs helps feet health tremendously.
I just heard about that!
I just received my first bottle of castor oil today. Looking forward to trying it on my feet.
@@audreytobin1986THERE is a resurgence in the use of castor oil. All I know is how it was used in cartoons and the very negative response of the children forced to swallow it.
Ordering some now been thinking about starting to for weeks, I'm glad it's helped you
Oo wauw ..I did nt know for the feet too ? ..how must obe apply ? thanx
Life-changing podcast 👏 Been suffering with debilitating foot, ankle and calf spasms for as long as I can remember. Did the fingers in between toes for 3 mins and can’t believe the ease I’ve already felt in those areas, particularly my calves. Can’t wait to dig deeper into the fascia and listen to the rest of your podcasts. Subscribed and forever grateful 🙏🏻
Are you able to offer any information regarding numbness or neuropathy in the feet?
I have neuropathy which started in my toes, now up to my knees.
Great information but we need pictures videos to get a better idea of the exercises to go with this podcast. Thank you
Agreed 💯
Oh that ,,would help if I lived in you're country I'd be at you're ,, office or do you do conferences in other countrys
too much talking🥱
Excellent!! Bravo!
I can walk. I'm 61 and yes it is a gift. Thank you so very much.
Thank you!
So show us how to align our feet and work between the toes please
I thought she did explain. She said take your finger and press down between each toe for 3 minutes each. I did it while watching the podcast using my phone timer. She said you must press firmly so I was using my other hand to help keep pressure on my finger.
When we as kids sprained our ankle somewhere during the day, nothing was done until going to bed. My mother used a method she learned from her mother and put on a big piece of cotton wadding drenched in water. Over that she put a piece of plastic to avoid leaking (as much as possible) and drying out, and over that came a thick kind of bandage held together with a safety pin. She called it a water bandage. It worked miracles. While we were sleeping the bandage got up to body temperature and most of the time the ankle was healed or practically healed the next morning. The skin was all creased cause of the water and the cloth but that went away after half an hour and we were running around again.
I'm always amazed no one seems to know about this. If I tell people they don't even consider doing this. No, they rather go to hospital and get a stiff bandage or worse, a cask.
Wow that sounds amazing 😮
*cast
We use this in Bowen therapy for anything that is injured or tight. It is miraculous. I've used it on my knees when I banged them badly. After doing the wet compress overnight I had no swelling of any kind in the morning. In fact I'd forgotten about it completely. 😊
I used this method years ago but with castor oil for bruising. Worked every time.
Thanks! I hear you! Had not heard of this!❤
This was amazing - so informative. I recently broke 3 bones in the foot (3rd, 5th metatarsals and cuboid) and I agree with all (I wish doctors and therapists integrated more of this approach versus boot restrictions, rest etc)
I started using barefoot (minimalist) shoes three years ago. Never going back. It also helps a lot with my balance in yoga class and in life .
So happy to hear the word farcia! Not well known & misunderstood about its importance!!!! This info should/must be shared with the public & especially family doctors!!! GP
Thank you so much!
@gloriareszler4196
As a licensed massage therapist i definitely agree with your post.
Especially about fascia being misunderstood.
And so is lymphatic work. I love to do lymphatic therapy.
Have you heard of Rolfing?
I walk barefoot in the nature and this helps me too much. I would like to recommend this to everyone who wants to stay healthy ❤❤
I AM STUNNED WITH ALL THIS VERY IMPORTANT KNOWLEDGE ABOUT FEET ❤ EXTREAMLEY GREATFUL ❤❤
Wonderful! We are so glad you enjoyed the podcast!
Extremely...grateful...🎉
The saying 'find your feet' has taken on a whole new meaning ...
This has been "THE" most informative Video on maintaining health and fitness or correcting problems, that I have ever heard on UA-cam. Thoroughly knowledgeable and enlightening! 🙏👍💯
Thank you so much! We're glad you enjoyed the video!
Reflexology is so helpful to our health because it pulls the whole body in sync. Our feet need more attention than we give them.
Yeah I'm a reflexologist and I worked a friend's feet who has😊😊 diabetic neuropathy & was in a bad car wreck. He lost his mobility,he had spine injury with spinal fluid leakage in 2places. He was told he would be wheelchair bond the rest of his life he was 35 @ the time.i began working his feet every other day for the 1st 2 months in the 3rd month I went to 3days a week.towards the end of the 3rd month he called me at 2:36a.m. so happy he said he had tears of joy he had to get up in the middle of the night to pee o I got there I would wrap each foot in a heated towel & start off with a 5min meditation to try &get him to a nice relaxing state.then I would begin. At 1st he didn't know what to think becuz of course he was sore from the pressure points & release of blocked up qi. Sore in the shoulders, sore in the lower back but he realized that after that next days soreness he felt better(gooder)😅. So anybody on the fence about the care of your feet & health of your over-all body.go to your local reflexologist & get your feet happy and the rest will follow.😊💜
My colonic Therapist says that death begins in the colon.
Start everyday with a HOT foot soak. Absolutely shocks the lymph system into action. Knees, hip, lumbar, spine, shoulders, and neck all snap, crackle, and pop!!! Game changer. I even stop and hot soak my feet when its 100 degrees outside, because spinal issues cause circulatory issues. Stop. Soak. Recenter. Back to work. Incredible. Breathe through the nose.
My shoe size has actually gone up 1.5 sizes because my foot has a larger, well, footprint. Nice wide toe spaces are so important
This is a very important contribution. and practical
@bobbellendovich6825 How hot, please? And for how long?
Excellent ❤
I stopped the video and ran a foot soak. Do you use Epsom Salts in your soak.
The foot is linked to solar plexus. It warm all gut.
As a Posture Alignment Specialist and Barefoot Training Specialist, you speak my language, great podcast. Just one question the between the toes practice, is it all the toes at one, or separately?
Put your fingers in between each toe all at once. Spreading the toes.
I had never heard of block therapy before, super intrigued now. New subscriber from Okinawa, thank you for sharing!
👋💚 I am so exited to have found you!! Subscribed. I am a runner, 47, female. My feet hurt after long runs. I think your podcast has an answer to my problem. Thank you for sharing your knowledge freely for anyone who is looking.
So true about shoes. Most don’t fit right and hurt your feet.
Been a Reflexologist for 25 years . A massage therapist for 22. This is great information! .Also want to say I have always been drawn to getting my fingers between my clients toes and holding believing it will release so much in the body. Some clients cant handle the discomfort so I release pretty quickly. I love it for my feet!
Would you describe what you mean? How? If one is doing it themselves?
@@Stlouisbartending do you want to go in deeply and stretch little movements to the right and left up and down. There’s no need to press so hard and quick that you can’t stand it. It’s best to be in a place where it’s sore but not hurt. You can use a little oil, but not so much that you can’t press in. You can just stay there and gently sink into but it’s best to go all around the area. You’re working on one level of depth and then do it again but deeper. Maybe the next day, even. What you’re doing is you’re stretching the fascia. You’re freeing things that are stuck together.
Too bad we can’t get together in the world. UA-cam doesn’t make that happen.
Did I say you can hold it in sinking slowly I could tell you to look at your finger, your working finger, from the inside of your body. That helps you see things from the inside of your body. You can slowly grow that ability. All the best .
I seen a reflexology massage therapist about a month ago
You know how you lace your fingers together sometimes in prayer? 🙏 ... your fingers hold on to the opposite hand.
Well... doing this to the toes with your fingers is what they meant.
Yes. It IS painful. And sometimes you can only get the first finger knuckle in. But with a bit of massaging and time (it took me 3 days) you'll be able to thread your fingers completely through. (This is awesome for bunions) it straightens out your toes. And you can bend your feet backwards forwards. Twisting side to side... releasing lots of tension in the feet.
Your feet will feel heavenly....
@@neliademelo6176Thank you!
What do you guys think of Pilates? I’ve been doing reformer Pilates for six years, which really does get down into my feet ankles calves, pelvic tilt diaphragm, core strength, and breath work I’m 62 years old and I’m really strong and flexible. Do you think blocking would take me to the next level?
Great video subject! Thank you! I see hundreds of people a day and both tge young and old are misaligned and can barely walk. It's both horrifying and astounding that 80% of the populous I see daily are limping, hunched, twisted, morbidly obsese, waddle and slow in movement.
I haven't even finished watching and if you knew my story - all I can say is you really are given things when you finally open your mind heart sole to change living as I have had got to change and the two of you are going to help both my Father and I do that THANK YOU !!!!! There is life after tragedy
I saw what you did there *sole : )
So heartening to view such an honest educational and informative podcast I pray more persons connect with you both directly, blessings and success!
you guys are talking about something I’m passionate about I strongly believe in taking care of the feet and how important it is I love reflexology❤
I wish I met you both when I was 20. I am 71 and not one physician understand when I ask for help with my feet. I have rt foot supination where the podiatrist said "look your foot does not stay up if not connected to the ankle and leg"The mold feel right over while the left was level I did not know how to correct it. I have Scoliosis and now L4L5 stenosis. My toes have not been movable in yrs.
It's been frustrating as inside I knew what needed attention.
I have the "Five Toe Vibram" shoes
( I love them but not all models are equal. I have some original styles and 1 newer one. I try and then return or exchange the reviews are fairly accurate)
I wear them as much as possible I have never worn pointy shoes. All my shoes are zero drop. That has been a saving grace. Round toes since I was 16. I have only worn high clogs back in the day but never high heels.
Thank you so much for speaking up about the feet.
The most important part of our body and so neglected. I keep telling my feet I love them!
My feet were so nice when I was young. Nice arch, nice toes. Now, over time, wearing both sensible shoes and high heels, which always killed feet---my feet have collapsed. No arch. And I'ma super-pronator. My feet roll in to the center. I wear anti-pronation shoes, with custom made arch supports. I love that you tell your feet you love them. I'm going to do this.
I start have attention to my feet when I was very young, around 6, I remember my mother be mad with me when I keep long time caring for my feet before go to school. It was obsession I didnt know where came from, I just told my mother, that i need carry for them cause they carry me to school. I really didnt know what a child this age focus in feet, like it talked to her. My mother thought I was nut.
As an occupational therapist, The only thing that would help my clients with chronic neck pain was doing therapy on feet and ankles- so amazing to see almost immediate pain relief with long lasting results. The feet are really the key to healing!
I'm an OT too, what classes did you take to learn more about the feet and ankles
I do all my workout at home bare foot 🦶🏻 love it ❤I have super wide feet and toes ❤
I watched a show ( from early '50s black + white on UA-cam) on Australian aboriginals that were still living traditional tribal ways. They had NEVER worn or even seen shoes before. They looked AMAZING when they walked. Barefoot through bush terain their entire life. That to me is The Perfect foot , mind , body , life connection.
When I was a kid in Florida, bare feet were usual. I only did it on the beach, but my feet were always healthy and strong….after we left Florida I was never able to do that and my health was definitely different.
My daughter is Australian Aboriginal and she absolutely hates wearing shoes. All the indigenous kids I have come over to our house to play I let them get their school shoes off straight away and they run so much faster and you see the difference in their mood as soon as those shoes come off.
I have Xero shoes too but I wear a children's size. Now if only we could get the makers to go the next step and make them a GROUNDED shoe!! I've suggested it to them a few times. So far no reply
I tried bear foot shoes but the claws scratched my floors. It also upset the bear.
Im 75 and have been running forever! Helped get womens running onthe map! I rember reflexology when i first heard the word 30 some years ago! This info is great! Im still working running dancing etc!! Hated high heels! Love the 3minutes between toes! Lots of stretching helped the most all these yrs! Also no i phone at the time ! Do the best you can!
An old-fashioned remedy for ear infections in babies or small children, was to put 100% cotton socks, wet with cool water, (but not dripping wet ), on their feet… then quickly put dry 100% wool socks over the cotton ones, and put them to bed…
This is how it works.
The cold, wet, cotton socks stimulate circulation to flood from from the head down into the feet, and the wool socks, keep the feet warm all night, and so with all of the circulation going down into the feet, the head and neck drain and the ear infection heals…
I know it sounds far-fetched, but I raised five kids doing this for them, and it worked every single time I did it! And quickly! so for the people out there who like doing things more naturally, I highly recommend trying this. And I’ve never tried it on adults, but I don’t see why it would’nt work just as well.
Interesting! I've also heard that onion on the ear helps as well. Love the old remedies!
Slice an onion & put it on your foot & put sock on. You will taste the onion in your mouth.@@Fluidisometrics
Interesting about the feet as I had a car accident about 4-5 years ago and while in Tahiti a healer I met had me lay down on my stomach and asked the interpreter if I had had a bad accident!
He looked at my top left foot and commented my veins were facing to the right- he said my heart was being blocked- I’d started doing heart exercises/ massages because I couldn’t breathe!
After he worked on my foot I could BREATHE!
He also asked if I had a baby- yes - I had 30 years ago!
My babies stem cells were also blocked from assisting me stay well 😳😳😳!
The baby stem cells have an effect and some stay in the mother after birth. Because the birth was traumatic my body had held the shock from that AND my accident!
I’m going to do that pressure between the toes to ensure that my energy blocks if any are cleared- thank you!🙏💖
Wow! Thank you for sharing your story. Give this a go and let us know how it helps!
Amazing!
So glad to hear you’re breathing again!😂
Absolutely am🎉azing - this healer
What a blessing to have experienced this healing!
EarthRunners wrap your feet with copper straps, so one is grounding as you walk..
I need to check this out!
I'm a reflexologist and really enjoyed your podcast
chronic pain is "soul sucking".
LOL I did 10 bodyweight squats every 20 minutes throughout the day and in five days my pants were falling off me.....and guaranteed lost more bodyfat than all that walking you did.....not to mention I never sweat, get worn out, harm my joints, no worries about rain......actually I do them on my hours off from work, on the weekends or every time a commercial comes on the TV! And you spent 4 to 5 hours of walking EACH day which is totally unnecessary.....anyone who knows anything about weight lifting and working out knows that LEG DAYS are the worst.....but they affect the whole body.....in GOOD ways.....many have suggested that if you only worked one body part it should be the legs.....nothing gets that Heart working more or better than a leg workout....how funny people are now thinking that walking 20,000 steps per day is a good thing because they know deep down inside that walking a mile or two per day does absolutely nothing for getting your body in shape and LOSING FAT.....so now the FAD is spending 3 or 4 hours of your day walking....LMAO
I couldn’t be more thankful that I found this video in my quest for help with my painful feet this morning. Simply implementing the pressure between my toes was a miracle. It’s just the beginning of delving into the Block Therapy method to help with so many issues I’ve been seeking answers for. I look forward to studying the fascia release and all things related here. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
What about plantar fasciitis? I have been in pain for 7 months. None of the recommended corrective exercises have stopped the pain. How can I heal this challenge?
@@cynthiawisehart5942i healed it with one exercise in particular- pinching the back of your heel all the way up to the calf - it releases the blocked fascia.
Also , UPRIGHT HEALTH
off You Tube..He's amazing too..
@@cynthiawisehart5942 Follow , UPRIGHT HEALTH..off. You Tube
He's great..❤
only wear barefoot shoes on natural ground. not on flat manmade ground. otherwise your will damage your feet!
Really?!?
@@momma1208 Yes, do your own research though
Thank you so much! I have got to keep in touch with you and share the knowledge! I am 84 and have been going strong. A stressful time resulted in my insecurity and faulty walking and I got an amazingly knowledgeable PT who was talking your language. Tension was killing me. I need to stay in touch with you! love your spirit and sharing!
Hi Kirsten! Come join us on facebook and see what people are saying! It's an amazing supportive group. Here is the link: facebook.com/groups/1888044614779525/
I just purchased my first pair of orthopedic shoes, because I have a bunion on my right foot. I am 56 years old, and have taken great care not to wear high heels and pointy shoes--so disappointed that I ended up with a bunion, and it hurts! I'm glad to find this discussion, and will start with the toes.
That is a great place to start! If you're interested in checking out Block Therapy you can go to www.BlockTherapy.com.
I have a painful bunion too but don’t want surgery.
Try a pair of barefoot shoes. It really helps with bunions.
Okay, I am all in!!! I am so grateful for my feet but my feet have also been my nemesis for most of my life. I was in ballet, gymnastics and then bartended for 20+ years. I've had bunions on both feet and painful for the past 25+ years.
My ankle kept giving way on me and had many sprains, which led me to having ankle ligament repair surgery, where the surgeon also performed an osteotomy on the same foot at the same time. Not good. Surgeon left the country for 5 weeks and was given poor aftercare. Needless to say, after 4 different casts and foot orthotics, my foot still wasn't healing correctly. I had PT for 7 months and went to a Brain & Body facility for 8 months after that ended. I am going to find your videos and exercises and follow you everywhere! Thank you for all of this pertinent information that makes so much sense to me. I continue to address my all over fascia in numerous ways and have since shortly after my surgery. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Thank you so very much for sharing this information! Our bodies are amazing! I have instinctively done your suggestions when I have previously hurt myself. I love the integration of daily foot massage. I've added getting energy moving through tapping or slapping the meridians. You are spot on about the thought of years of information or lack there of creating reluctantancy on what's truly should come naturally. It's like people are afraid to touch their weakness to create flow. "No, no, no don't touch it, it hurts!" Thanks again! Peace & Lo💖e!
Thank you so much for your kind words, we are beyond happy our videos have been helpful!
Thank you for this podcast & great information! Can you list the detox stones you use for your foot bath?
Is it possible that you guys might help with detached retina in the eyes? A lot of what you’re talking about sounds amazing and I wanted to see if it’s a possibility for eyesight…
Vibram FiveFinger shoes have helped my alignment immensely! If you aren't psyched about actively addressing your alignment issues, this is the way to physical health. If you enjoy actively addressing these shoes will be your best friends!
It would be so beneficial to "see" what Block therapy looks like before you get into this long discussion. . . Block Therapy is all new to me so I don't have a clue : ) But would like too I'm trying to find and example on youtube
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It seems to be such a unique technique that nobody is actually showing how its done. Just buy the 2 blocks of wood for $147 and see how it works. I'm going to grab a 2x4 and make my own.
@@robmcguckin7605 oh, I thought they were foam blocks like they use in yoga. Idk, I tried it with a book and with a foam roller. We’ll see how it goes.
agree-great info but i'm new to blocking-dont know what it looks like
Hi, thank you for your interest and for reaching out! I completely understand and I would be happy to provide more detail. You can learn more on blocktherapy.com, and if you are interested in getting started in the same way Walter did, the Starter Package link is below:
blocktherapy.com/starer-package-store/
To get started for free, though, if you are not ready to try the Blocks, the best tool is a simple rolled-up towel, demonstrated in this ebook here:
blocktherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/5-Steps-to-Control-Your-Pain.pdf
I hope this is helpful!
Thank you Deanna and Quinn ❤ Block Therapy has helped me so much even tho I am not as consistent as I should be. I am determined to get better at doing block therapy everyday because it feels so good lol after I am finished with an area.
Would love to know what shoes you both wear for day-to-day walking. I want to buy New Balance running shoes (the kind in the $200 range) Thank you again and love your channel (I will stop over- commenting now! lol!)
“Death Starts In The Feet.” I immediately had the thought: “Defeated by my feet!” 😂😂😂 But seriously, I absolutely loved this presentation, and am now a new subscriber. It makes so much sense to me. I have had poor circulation in my feet and lower legs my entire life, even though I was very athletic when I was younger. I am going to try these techniques and watch more of your presentations. Thank you 🙏 ❤
Thank you so much for your kind words! Welcome to the family and thank you for watching!
Do you smoke?
Don't de-feet yourself though 😆
@@SeraSophia646 Thanks! 😂
I’ve been using a small ball to roll under the feet to massage and allow blood flow to both feet . I tried the toe spacing and can tell that has added much more to what I’m accomplished so far . Thank you for this video 👍🏼👍🏼
Straight away !!! I LOVE Deanna’s shirt!!!! Fabulous !!! 👚 🐯
Thank you so much!
I started using correct toes spacers because nothing was creating lasting relief for the intense pain in my right Achilles. Within two days of wearing the correct toes, the knot and the pain in my Achilles were going away. I highly recommend all my clients use them.
I had a neuroma removed and a toe spacer is a life saver. I put one between my toe where the nerve was on the bottom and now can walk without pain
@@karenzimmer7607 I am a big fan of Correct Toes. They have made a huge difference in my feet and Achilles
Another fantastic episode jam packed with invaluable information. Thank you both so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise so graciously. Block Therapy is truly a life changing healing modality. I’m 8 months into my “block journey” and I don’t plan to ever detour!
We are so happy to hear this!
I can’t believe I just watched this video! I was tempted to watch because just tonight the shopping channel was selling a deal on one of those “walking “ treadmills and I was thinking about buying it. I’m 82 and alone, so my walking is ordinarily done with a walker…. For-just-in-case…./ it’s simply for safety and not for anything else. So this walking machine is almost 800.00 and it’s taking some serious thought on my part.
My apartment is small and a normal treadmill won’t do. I think your video is unbelievably timely!❤
Be careful when buying a walking treadmill that you have some kind of support bar or use trekking poles for balance as they are easy to fall off.
I am 50 and just bought a used walking pad from a 60 year young lady because she fell off and got scared - thankfully not injured
@@jodimorrison yes, I’m concerned about that. I think I’ll find something with a little more safety. Thanks
I admire you for being interested in your health and trying so hard I am older and been having foot problems and alignment issues good luck in all you do from Arkansas
@pennylacombe4763
@lesliebarrett4390,
Are there any Community organizations nearby that have volunteers for walking with you? An auxillary women's group, like Red Hat Society or church? Perhaps a young women's group or school project? Look online for them, or local news or pamphlets in the mail may advertise them. We found a helper for my Mom when she got Alzheimers, so we could go food shopoing & take my Dad to the barber or doctor while she walked and had lunch with Mom.
Ask if they can they spend an hour walking with you 3 times a week? It's great & so good for your health that you will be doing inside exercise. I'm just thinking
it would be so much better if you could get outside, mentally, physically & emotionally... Maybe visit a local park & engage with someone walking by with a pet or sitting on a bench.
I think you can accomplish a lot, even sitting in a chair, rotating & flexing your feet, raising, stretching and lowering your legs, until you can bicycle both legs. Use your walker or maybe a table or wall for support, raise up on your toes, maybe do one at a time until you build strength & balance. Then tip up on your heels & lower several times.
Watch Motivation Doc & other doctors for seated exercises, may even be streamed on your tv! Look up Tai Chi on UA-cam or tv as easy exercises for balance, mobility and strength. Lifting water bottles or canned foods helps your upper body as well as circulation.💪🏻
Wishing you all the best in Life! Namaste 🙏🏻 🤲🏻 🕊
Go for it
My brother is a wirewalker. He still does it and in a couple of weeks he will be 81 years old so his feet must be in good condition.
Holy moly! Cool!
Wow🤤
Where does this myth come from ?
Energy flows up from the Earth ! No we discharge protons back to the Earth. The crust of the Earth is negative charged.
They are doing some of the right things but don't understand why. Shoe prison he says - yes but again he misses the reason. They don't know the purpose of the fascia either. Again manipulation and correcting the sheath isvery good but they have no idea why.
I have scoliosis and so much of this conversation makes sense
Thanks for listening.
I entered this world after breaking my pinky toe 5 months ago. After pampering it by sitting too much I developed hip flexor issues and then suddenly double plantar fasciitis with severe neuropathy! Very scary. Finally after 3 months of stretching hips daily and using a splint, inserts, ice, and castor oil, the neuropathy is gone but the arches and heels are still angry and this video is so welcome.
Hi Cyndi! I'm glad you found us! The feet are so important and the issues you mentioned can definitely be scary. Luckily Block Therapy is very effective at addressing them.
So glad you showed up on my u tube channel. Great info! I am a fan!
Interesting...too much at once. Lost
Very interesting. Would love to see some actual exercises that I can try at home. Years ago I had a personal trainer and was lifting weights. I noticed on my own that I was much more stable wearing my finger toe shoes and not the sneakers and hence able to do bigger weights with perfect form.
Brilliant podcast, with the exception of the foot baths/detox information. They are rubbish. Just like ear candles.
Thank you for listening.
I am a first time listener, and I am very impressed with the enlightened view of the body. This complement is coming from a 5 Dan black Belt with 27 years in the martial arts
Thank you for your kind words!
It's said in Holy Qur'an, 1400 years ago, the Death Starts form the Feet !
The five finger shoes help me sooo much it is just heaven to wear them!
And when i take them off it is amazing how flexible my feet feel!
Shame they are a bit expensive but...so worth it..even the 5 finger socks give relieve on the toes...😊
Read, Foot Analysis by Avi Grinberg, genius
I've been wearing vivobarefoot for 6 years. Can't believe how much my feet have widened
I've just bought my new shoes - runners. Being 76 yrs old, I am very focussed on my feet and the fact that I need the best shoes to ensure that all parts of my feet are taken care of!
Are you still running? Perhaps look for good supportive Walking shoes next time, as runners and walkers have different needs for heel strike, pronation and support... Unless you walk fast and enjoy the extra push off from the running shoes, but then your feet aren't getting the extra bit of exercise to push off?
Glad to see you're still active as it sure doesn't get easier as we advance in years! I find I have to consciously motivate and push myself to go out & be active in my 60s...
KUDOS! 👋🏻
75 and lacking motivation.
Have you tried a barefoot shoe? I have just transitioned and I feel great!
Don't go to Disney in 👠😅
Good advice!
I had toe spacers on when I painted my toenails once. I walked around while wearing them. It was a bit painful at first, buta after somevtime my feet felt wonderful when I removed the spacers. 15:03
Could you please explain what is the best position to activate the space between the toes? I just tried, it is so uncomfortable from a sitting position, or with a leg crossed over. thank you
If you practice yoga and become more flexible, many positions become very comfortable.
Well, think of that. I'm 70 years old and have been dying for 24 years now. 1999 I was first diagnosed with ideopathic peripheral polyneuropathy. Since it's cause is unknown, there's nothing to "cure". The best you can hope for iis a measure of pain control. My best pain reduction routine - get a dog and walk the dog. I've been through 3 up to now and my present on is 12 years old. Maybe my impending death is killing my dogs off?
Do you eat grain and grain derived foods like vinegars? Try eliminating them completely. Grain, for me, causes massive inflammation and is crippling, to explain simply.
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@@ofhismercy109what you think about vinegar from red grape? I heard very good about it ...its no grain ..
@margueritebeson8498 I look for products that use "other" vinegars, like wine vinegars, apple cider vinegar, and balsamic are all grain free. I'm still learning. Tapioca Boba balls that I ate yesterday inflamed my body overnight, I track my weight each morning as inflammation causes water retention overnight and shows up on the scale. I'd heard that some root substitutes for grains (like tapioca) can mimic problematic proteins in grains, and 7lb overnight gain confirms that for me. Really, keeping a very simple food record and weight record is key for me, helping me find foods that cause inflammation. I got that from reading The Plan by Lynn Genet Recides. It's been a game changer. When I went from gluten free to zero grain diet I lost around 18lbs in just a very short few days, all water retention.
You are so funny... I walk my doodle every day and I have 3 Dogs that give me so much joy!! And mental health...God BLESS you and keep you and make HIS face to shine upon you with long life and many days🎉
I am in my 60y.old & work daily long hours on my feet also had pain and dark b.spods on feet This all cleared out once I started to bath my feet. I use 200g regular salt into hot/warm water and bath my feet daily before sleep...max 15 min. and rinse with cold water. This is old/old recipe which works like charm.❤
Try epsom salt!
Epsom salts are the best. A hot bath soak forl 20 minutes and most of the pain has gone .Old fashioned remedy 👍
Iv walked that much in my lifetime, my feet are suffering fgor it. Neuropathy, my feet burn, iv got Mortons neuroma, and torn tisdues between toes. Double shift walking 12 to 15ks in one day.
Hi Debra! You would really benefit from the toe work, and from Block Therapy. You can check us out at www.BlockTherapy.com.
Same. Used to love walking, now I have mobility and unsteadiness issues. Also got Type 2 DM. Had really painful feet and ankles (which are overly swollen too btw) since 2005! Now everything painful - lower back, shoulders, hips, groin area, left thigh, sciatic nerve and left elbow...need advice 😢
"Look after your feet" lieutenant Dan Forest Gump
dont try and frighten people, with death starts at the feet slogan, your comments are more toxic than any problems with feet.
I wish you would have actually demonstrated on actual feet the exercises and body parts. You have your feet right there, why would you not show us what you are talking about? Where is the tibea, the facia and so on? A picture says a thousand words. Your information sounds heloful, but I need visuals too.
Hi there! Thank you for your comment. These videos are for our podcast, but if you'd like direct visuals and follow along videos on specific topics we have a ton on our channel! If there is something specific you're looking for let me know and I can send you a link :)
Because then you wouldn't need to buy their products or seminars
I have had foot problems for the past 15 years, along with lower back etc etc, I now
have regular osteo therapy for back and chiropractic therapy for feet, it has helped enormously but every day is a challenge. I wish I could do the recommended spacing of fingers between toes but this is impossible being over 6 feet tall with of course the back problems! I have tried toe spacers but still incredibly difficult to put on without causing harm to back. Ultimately for anyone over 5, 10’’ tall trying to fit in a world where everything is built for a standard ‘average’ person we are going to suffer the consequences. Furniture, kitchens, car seats etc never fit and so we are at a disadvantage. Why don’t more designers make more adjustable options? The human race is generally getting taller so need to get on board.
Hi there! You could have a loved one do the toe work for you. Another way to do it would be to purchase a thin wooden doweling, about 4 feet in length. You can sit on your couch and hold the doweling vertically in front of you and place it between your toes and then press into the doweling.
@@Fluidisometrics Thank you for replying, as a recent ‘empty nester’ the doweling will be the way to go, hope it helps.
Just happened upon this video. So glad I did. Thank you for sharing. I wear Vibram toe shoes when doing squats and deadlifting and I love the sense of balance I have as I’m able to sense the pressure I’m exerting into the floor as I lift. I wear them around the house as well. They are great. I do get some funny looks from people at the gym but it’s okay as I’m not to concerned about fashion when working out😂.
Thanks for this information...barefoot walking is great exercise.
Very very interesting…. NEVER heard that death starts in the feet, NOR have I ever heard of block therapy. Migraines can be caused by parasites. (Read scientist Hulda Clark’s books.)
Thanks so much! I have bad feet. 🦶 I will follow your teachings!
As usual interesting to listen to you! And the feet are so incredible and important. I walk barefoot as much as the weather here allows it and always use barefeet shoes.
I just have a concern about getting the knees down to the floor when sitting crossed legged. What I have learned from yinyoga teachers Paul Grilley and Bernie Clark is that the hip bone is placed differently in different people, and I have seen photos of this, so you can be like internally or externally rotated in the hip joint which makes it easy for some to get their knees down to the floor and for others very hard,even impossible, if they don't raise their bum up a bit on a cushion. What do you say about that?
HI there! The hips definitely play a part in how people do things like, get down to, or up from the ground (as you mentioned) or perform something like a squat. In our practice we teach that you do whatever works for you so that you don't hurt yourself. Even if that includes having props around you to help you in and out of positions.
@@Fluidisometrics Thanks for your quick reply!!
I massage the bottom of my feet on an empty stomach every morning before I drink 24 ounces of hot water to stimulate digestion. It loosens the fascia and I also walk around my house barefoot on my tiptoes. I swear by the toes being separated is a game changer. Love this video!
Thank you for listening!
Fantastic talk, thank you! I massage with my bare feet (ashiatsu) and my feet feel so amazing and supple. I've always maintained that you're only as healthy as are your feet!
True!
This is so exciting.
I’m 84 and have tried many health methods and food and supplements, etc. I can’t wait to start working on my breath and toes as soon as I get home!!! I’m in fairly good health, but gradually having more trouble walking, pain in my knees and ankles and feet.
Hi there! In case you need, here is a quick lessen on what to do to your toes!
Using your fingers, or the handle of a wooden spoon, place fingers or wooden handle between your toes and apply pressure into the webbing. Put enough pressure so you start to feel the pain, but not so much that you can't breathe
comfortably. Hold for 3 minutes. Do this between all toes.
If you want, come see what people are saying about this in our facebook group:
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I was diagnosed with PD 13 months ago. Ataxic gait and pain are my worst symptoms. I also have rigidity, tremor and non motor symptoms. The pain spirals up from my feet. I did finger pressure between toes for the first time last night and this AM and I am amazed how much better my feet feel. I look forward to starting with breath work today. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thank you!
Can we prevent arthritis forming in our feet & ankles ??? Can we DO SOMETHING TO PREVENT ARTHRITIS INFLAMMATION IN OUR FEET & ANKLES & CALVES ???? MASSAGE METHODS ????
Blocking helps arthritis by releasing the adhesions that are holding the joints out of alignment. Improving flow helps to rejuvenate the damaged cells and the foundation building pulls the body back to alignment to prevent further wearing.
Blocking before we get to the point where we are diagnosed with arthritis may help prevent it from forming in the first place.