Comments on: Which Slipper to Wear to the Ball? https://www.findtouch.com/blog/which-slipper-to-wear-to-the-ball/ Sat, 03 Feb 2024 16:54:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.10 By: Joan https://www.findtouch.com/blog/which-slipper-to-wear-to-the-ball/#comment-79 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:54:38 +0000 http://www.findtouch.com/blog/?p=229#comment-79 Study taiji – a program that will teach you standing meditation… you need to find movement in your standing.
I agree with the comment to figure out places within your routine for sitting occasionally.
I am a massage therapist with no foot pain issues, but my practice is more oriented to pain management than relaxation. I do not do 12 hours of continuous work. I think it is very important to periodically mentally check in on whether my body mechanics at the moment are the best they can be – I am always making small adjustments in my own body while I am working on the client’s body.
Another thing to consider is strengthening arch support muscles (e.g. tibialis anterior) – lift your toes, check in mentally whether your weight is balanced evenly on all four corners of your foot.
Pain is a sign that you are using your body incorrectly – start observing what you are doing so that you may make corrections.

]]> By: Lynna Dunn https://www.findtouch.com/blog/which-slipper-to-wear-to-the-ball/#comment-78 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:52:24 +0000 http://www.findtouch.com/blog/?p=229#comment-78 I appreciate the advice! I went shoe-shopping a bit a few days ago, but didn’t end up buying anything. It’s just so hard (for me) to spend so much on shoes when I’m simply not sure that they will help the way I need them too. Also, my research is telling me that many cheap shoes lose the best part of their support in 3-6 months, meaning you’d have to spend a lot on some of these to keep up!

]]> By: Ask Enrico https://www.findtouch.com/blog/which-slipper-to-wear-to-the-ball/#comment-77 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:15:54 +0000 http://www.findtouch.com/blog/?p=229#comment-77 Hi,
I also stand alot in one spot doing massage and before that I worked as a chef. I have found that my work shoes had to adapt to the environment. For example in the kitchen I would wear shoes with a dual density soles. This means there was an extra layer of padding in the sole of the shoe that went from the heel to the toe. I had two pairs, one for the morning shift and one for the evening shift. I often had to work 12 hour shifts and double back the next morning.

As a massage therapist I change my shoes often but I just wear tennis shoes that I can lace. I discovered that I needed to have shoes with enough support that allowed me to lunge and press into the sides of the shoe. Doing massage I have also developed techniques that allow me to sit more so I can get off my feet which is a luxury I did not have when working as a chef.
Finally, have you ever considered laying good quality throw ruggs/carpet over matts that are used for heavy exercise equipment. You will have a cushier surface to stand on.

Good Luck

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