Thanks Yoni this is very interesting - since i suffered from some sort of nerve damage after the knee replacement 12 years ago my feet are 'less' painful now, but i have realised i am better off without shoes in the house and in the summer at the ponds i swim in. When they were fully bad i had weird experiences with inner soles and foot 'experts'; which did not help. This makes sense. Glad it's possible to buy in Europe! My grandson is about to have an operation as his little toe goes upwards - what does he wear great big trainers and restrictive school shoes! So funny when i had the knee done i realised better off walking on a sloping path to compensate for that side feeling longer.
I'm so glad to hear your feet are feeling better, Janice! It's unfortunate that so people nowadays wear shoes that actually create problems in the body.
A few millimeters difference in leg length could be due to a slight twist in the hip and a chiropractor might help I have that and the chiropractor does an adjustment.
That's a good point, Michaelangelo. The key here is determining whether a leg-length discrepancy is structural or functional. Once you know that, an appropriate treatment can be applied.
So sorry to hear about your experience, Andrew. I bring up the dental profession simply to point out that they've done an excellent job conveying the message that daily upkeep (brushing & flossing) is necessary to maintain the health of your teeth & gums.
So I assumed we wear cushioned shoes because we mostly walk on hard surfaces. An unnatural solution to an unnatural problem. Are minimalist shoes really the answer for people who experience foot/knee/etc issues from working long hours on hard surfaces?
Personally, I don't consider minimalist shoes to be "the solution" so much as an opportunity to remove a known factor that contributes to foot, ankle, knee, hip and spinal dysfunction. With musculoskeletal/biomechanical problems, a really good starting point is the re-establishment of normal structure & normal function. From there, my goal would be to build up the body's intrinsic shock absorbing /stabilizing system to the point that it can not only withstand but, easily overcome the demand being placed on it.
That plan makes a lot of sense. Any suggestions or resources to build those shock absorption and stability systems while normal function is being restored? As always, thank you for another mind blowing video. So informative and truly life changing
WOW! interesting article once again! I have bad knees (esp. the R one) and the left one now is beginng to weaken too. I was a sprinter and gymnast in my younger days but since lockdown as I could not get out as much as I could, I lost a bit of my mobility and I used to walk a lot before. It has affected my Iliac crest too (the R S.Iliac) which is a little siff. otherwise I am not too bad at 77. I sometimes feel a little 'crunching' in my R side of neck under the base of the neck either side of the feranum magnum Any help? I tried a chiro with neck 'cracking' a few times (which I think need a couple more) but knees come first as it is a little more effort to go up/down 2 sets of stairs with no lift and no handrails etc thank you in advance in reading my input!
I agree, Shannon. Proper footwear is so important & so is avoiding improper footwear. Millions of people (myself included) were taught that arch support is important and that's why I like having guests that challenge the orthodoxy.
All the arch support stuff made me worse! When my feet became less sensitive (i had nerve damage) i realised i hadn't been using them enough - exercising them helps calf raises ect. Now i love bear feet less not more cushioning.
Good question, Monica! I tend to go barefoot in my Xeros but, in general I really like the foot recovery socks from Naboso - www.naboso.com/collections/socks/products/ankle-recovery-socks. And I've arranged a discount for this community so if you use code "PFP" at checkout you'll save 10% on your purchase!
@@janicealderson4329 Still trendy bamboo seems to be win-win: responsible and healthy in the same time. I live in EU too, in the state, where the tradition of hand knitting sheep wool socks is still alive :)
Great question. The answer is absolutely yes! The key is to think of it like starting a new exercise program. Go slowly, listen to the feedback your body gives you and ease into the process.
The evolution argument is not exactly true. Most mutations are slight and no way to select against them. Only the worse ones... the problem is tings ru down not up since there are so many small mutations even slightly not god with no way to select against the slight ones.
Thanks for commenting, Michaelangelo. I think the underlying point Steven was making is that when you normalize the input into the feet, the odds of them producing a normal output are significantly greater.
Thanks Yoni this is very interesting - since i suffered from some sort of nerve damage after the knee replacement 12 years ago my feet are 'less' painful now, but i have realised i am better off without shoes in the house and in the summer at the ponds i swim in. When they were fully bad i had weird experiences with inner soles and foot 'experts'; which did not help. This makes sense. Glad it's possible to buy in Europe! My grandson is about to have an operation as his little toe goes upwards - what does he wear great big trainers and restrictive school shoes! So funny when i had the knee done i realised better off walking on a sloping path to compensate for that side feeling longer.
I'm so glad to hear your feet are feeling better, Janice! It's unfortunate that so people nowadays wear shoes that actually create problems in the body.
Absolutely fascinating 🧐
So glad you enjoyed it, Jules!
Great information. Perfect upbeat interactrion.
Thanks Carrie! So glad you enjoyed it!
Very knowledgeable!! Great interview!
Much appreciated, Em!
I'd be interested in the exercises that Steve mentioned about tight calves and plantar fasciatus
Thanks for the reminder, Christy! Next time I have Steve on, I will be sure to ask him.
A few millimeters difference in leg length could be due to a slight twist in the hip and a chiropractor might help I have that and the chiropractor does an adjustment.
That's a good point, Michaelangelo. The key here is determining whether a leg-length discrepancy is structural or functional. Once you know that, an appropriate treatment can be applied.
I remember seeing him on Shark Tank many years ago. The Sharks foolishly were not willing to make an offer( if I recall correctly).
No wonder, the "sharks" are the people, after all. And it is more convenient to do a business in usual way, without educating people...
I agree, Bill! Perhaps it's one of those things you have to experience for yourself to fully understand.
I can never see the links you mention either at the bottom or top right. Can you help me out with this please.
So sorry, BellchamberMusic! Here's the link for Xero Shoes: xeroshoes.com/go/PainFixProtocol
Just bought two pair during their not holiday sale.
That's great, Dale! And it speaks to what Steven was saying about customers being such BIG fans of the footwear Xero makes. Cheers!
Do you love them?
The dental profession is a bad example. The industry that pushes fluoridated toothpaste, and mercury fillings, that nearly killed me.
So sorry to hear about your experience, Andrew. I bring up the dental profession simply to point out that they've done an excellent job conveying the message that daily upkeep (brushing & flossing) is necessary to maintain the health of your teeth & gums.
Same here.
So I assumed we wear cushioned shoes because we mostly walk on hard surfaces. An unnatural solution to an unnatural problem. Are minimalist shoes really the answer for people who experience foot/knee/etc issues from working long hours on hard surfaces?
Personally, I don't consider minimalist shoes to be "the solution" so much as an opportunity to remove a known factor that contributes to foot, ankle, knee, hip and spinal dysfunction. With musculoskeletal/biomechanical problems, a really good starting point is the re-establishment of normal structure & normal function. From there, my goal would be to build up the body's intrinsic shock absorbing /stabilizing system to the point that it can not only withstand but, easily overcome the demand being placed on it.
That plan makes a lot of sense. Any suggestions or resources to build those shock absorption and stability systems while normal function is being restored?
As always, thank you for another mind blowing video. So informative and truly life changing
Great question@@dianemitchell8609! Here's a video that talks all about that: ua-cam.com/video/VYslAAvWa4g/v-deo.html
WOW! interesting article once again! I have bad knees (esp. the R one) and the left one now is beginng to weaken too. I was a sprinter and gymnast in my younger days but since lockdown as I could not get out as much as I could, I lost a bit of my mobility and I used to walk a lot before. It has affected my Iliac crest too (the R S.Iliac) which is a little siff. otherwise I am not too bad at 77. I sometimes feel a little 'crunching' in my R side of neck under the base of the neck either side of the feranum magnum Any help? I tried a chiro with neck 'cracking' a few times (which I think need a couple more) but knees come first as it is a little more effort to go up/down 2 sets of stairs with no lift and no handrails etc thank you in advance in reading my input!
Thanks Yota! The first thing I would do is check out this video - 2 Simple Steps For Knee Pain: ua-cam.com/video/XhH9yuDeXNQ/v-deo.html
I believe hip and knee replacement could be avoided with proper footwear. With that said I was taught arch support is important. 🤔
I agree, Shannon. Proper footwear is so important & so is avoiding improper footwear. Millions of people (myself included) were taught that arch support is important and that's why I like having guests that challenge the orthodoxy.
All the arch support stuff made me worse! When my feet became less sensitive (i had nerve damage) i realised i hadn't been using them enough - exercising them helps calf raises ect. Now i love bear feet less not more cushioning.
Hi very interested. What type of socks do you recommend with these shoes?
Oops forgot to mention i have Parkinson's and at times my hair is off and have suffered from planter fasciitis. What do you recommend?
Ordinary, natural socks.
Good question, Monica! I tend to go barefoot in my Xeros but, in general I really like the foot recovery socks from Naboso - www.naboso.com/collections/socks/products/ankle-recovery-socks. And I've arranged a discount for this community so if you use code "PFP" at checkout you'll save 10% on your purchase!
@@lendalennuk2484 I use BAM socks they are bamboo and they have a lovely feel - they are in UK and Europe though so may not help you!
@@janicealderson4329 Still trendy bamboo seems to be win-win: responsible and healthy in the same time. I live in EU too, in the state, where the tradition of hand knitting sheep wool socks is still alive :)
If a person in their late 70's has worn shoes with orthotics, can they still effectively go to a zero shoe this late in life?
Great question. The answer is absolutely yes! The key is to think of it like starting a new exercise program. Go slowly, listen to the feedback your body gives you and ease into the process.
The evolution argument is not exactly true. Most mutations are slight and no way to select against them. Only the worse ones... the problem is tings ru down not up since there are so many small mutations even slightly not god with no way to select against the slight ones.
Thanks for commenting, Michaelangelo. I think the underlying point Steven was making is that when you normalize the input into the feet, the odds of them producing a normal output are significantly greater.