Chronic foot pain can feel debilitating at times, but the good news is there are options out there to improve our foot health and rid ourselves of pesky foot pain. In this episode of The SavvyCast, my good friend (and cousin), Kristy McKinney, joins me to discuss how to fix foot pain.

Kristy dealt with foot pain for almost 25 years, and after being educated about foot health, she has zero pain in her feet! Kristy received her gait guru education from Gait Happens with Drs. Conley and Perez, and she has participated in many case studies alongside physical therapists and clinicians to assess people’s feet. Since most foot pain is caused by ill movement patterns, Kristy is trained to examine your movement patterns to find a healthy way to restore your feet to health!

Here is what we discussed in this podcast episode:

• How heels in shoes can cause foot cramps and why do certain shoes lead to cramps
• How shoes can lead us to be more unbalanced
• Why is foot health important?
  • Turns out, 80-90% of elderly people fall due to a lack of big toe flexibility, so how can we help improve our foot health to prevent falling?
• How Kristy assesses people’s foot health and how she can help you

Kristy is available to do virtual and in-person consults, so no matter where you are in the world, she can assist you!

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• To schedule a virtual consultation with Kristy, you can contact her at [email protected] or call/text 256-483-2469.
• To schedule an in-studio live appointment with Kristy, contact [email protected] or text/call 256-483-2469.
• Follow Kristy McKinney on Instagram: @imperfectpilates
• Gait Happens (You can find them on Instagram @gaithappens)
• Want great toe separators or shoe lists for reviews on barefoot, transition, and minimal shoes? Check out these resources:
  • Correct Toes
  • Toe Separators on Amazon
• Need more help? Kristy usually refers to Emily Splichal, who also does virtual consultations.

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