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Everythink you ever wanted to know about foot pain

Ella Traver | ElderThink | 05.02.09

 

The best source of information about foot pain the web can be found at MedicineNet. There are diagrams, slide shows, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments.>>More

 

Some are amazing surprises. For example, the best treatment for heel pain is to gently stretch the achilles tendon. Who knew?

 

Our feet are complicated and there is absolutely no doubt that foot pain will slow you down. If you have it, something's wrong. Pay attention.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Accupressure for Foot Pain

Reflexology is about a hundred years old

 

A reflexology therapist applies pressure to various parts of your feet (and/or hands) based on a theory that stimulating certain "reflex points" will effect the health of other body parts and organs.

 

Recently, reflexology research has suggested that the practice can alleviate pain in various parts of the body.

 

Reflexology was developed in the US in the early 20th century. In the past few years, practitioners have been incorporating acupressure techniques into their work.