Happy Feet, Healthy Body?

Most of us don’t spend a lot of time focusing on our feet if they’re not giving us any real problems.  Sure, if you’ve been standing all day you might notice some aching, but if you’re having hip pain, you’re not likely to go looking to your feet for an answer.

You should though!

Our feet are our foundation, they get us from place to place and allow us to stay upright.  Through a series of bones, tendons and muscles they are connected to the entirety of our body.  Thus, when structural problems arise in the foot, it can cause pain in the knees, hips, back and even neck and shoulders!

Visiting a podiatrist and/or a chiropractor can give you more insight to your foot health.  They can evaluate how well balanced your feet are, how much your arch has fallen (if it has, and most people have some loss of arch as they age.), and what methods would be best to increase your foot health.  (Including orthotics, foot exercises, better shoe types, etc.)

So next time you’re in pain and don’t know why, consider getting your feet checked out!  Until then, apply a bit of Sore No More to your problem areas to sooth that pain away.

*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. * Sore No More 150 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Tel: (435) 259-5931 Toll Free: (800) 842-6622 www.sorenomore.com

Cardiovascular Exercise Is Important to Health

Many avoid exercise due to their chronic conditions and their pain level.  While this is certainly understandable, you're not doing your body any favors. While Sore No More can be your saving grace, there are still some things you can do to help your body help itself.  It's true that some exercises are not appropriate for certain conditions, but in most cases there is something you can do to get moving and get your heart rate up.

Let's discuss a few types of cardiovascular exercise, specifically. Cardiovascular exercises helps eliminate toxins from your body, burns calories, helps build muscle (which in turn will burn even MORE calories), maintain a healthy weight, and upholds the integrity of your immune system amongst other things.

Swimming
Pros: Weightless exercise is gentle on the joints.  Swimming at a moderate speed can burn approximately 300 calories per hour.
Not Recommended For:  Those with osteoporosis will benefit more from weight bearing exercises like walking.

Running
Pros:  Running is great for getting your heart rate up, improving circulation, which benefits all the systems in your body.  Plus, it burns nearly 500 calories per hour!
Not Recommended For: Those with knee weakness or pain.  Running is a high impact sport and can have negative repercussions.  Ask your doctor before using running as a primary source of cardiovascular exercise.

Dancing
Pros: Dancing is not only good for the body but it’s good for the mind and soul. It can be highly beneficial in relieving stress and improving mood.  The number of calories burned depends on the style of dancing you choose.
Not Recommended For: As with running, if you have any joint weakness, dancing may not be for you. However, with so many styles of dancing available, there is something for nearly everyone.

Walking
Pros: Walking is probably the most versatile form of cardio.  It tends to be good for just about everyone. The young, the old, and the pregnant.  It increases joint mobility, increases your heart rate gradually and provides a great opportunity to catch up with friends.  Walking a a moderate pace on a smooth surface burns about 170 calories per hour.
Not Recommended For:  Consult your doctor, walking is ‘recommended’ for most everyone, but your physician can tell you if there are any hazards in it for you.

Biking
Pros: Biking is great exercise that can double as transportation.  It gets your heart rate up quickly and keeps it up while toning the muscles in your legs. It can burn roughly 550 calories in an hour when going at a moderate pace.
Not Recommended For:  Depending on where you choose to go, biking can be a high impact sport that will also often put you in the vicinity of other bikers or motor vehicles.  Caution is advised, always where protective gear.  Those who have any bone weakness issues should consult their physician before beginning a cycling routine.  


Remember! Sore No More is good for pre and post exercise aches and pains.  After a great cardio work out, put a couple of tablespoons of Sore No More in your bath to wind down from the day and sooth your newly aching muscles. 

*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. * Sore No More 150 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Tel: (435) 259-5931 Toll Free: (800) 842-6622 www.sorenomore.com