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“The Problem Might Be Your Feet: The Health Connection No One Talks About”
In this episode of Be Your Own Advocate, hosts Isabel Dassinger and Isaiah Fliessbach sit down with Dr. Jack Zuckerman for a deep, practical conversation about feet—why they’re foundational to balance, strength, confidence, and healthy aging, and how ignoring them creates problems throughout the body.
Dr. Zuckerman breaks down how the feet serve as the body’s sensory and structural base, explaining the role of joints, muscles, mechanoreceptors, fascia, and the nervous system. The conversation moves from modern shoe culture to barefoot training (done safely), and into real-world solutions for pain, imbalance, and even peripheral neuropathy.
Your feet are your foundation. With 33 joints and 29 muscles, dysfunction in the feet can create a chain reaction of compensation and pain throughout the body.
Mechanoreceptors drive balance and confidence. The sensory feedback from your feet tells your brain where you are in space—when that signal is dulled, stability and movement suffer.
Modern footwear changes how we move. Constantly wearing rigid shoes can limit motion, reduce sensory input, and contribute to stiffness and adhesions over time.
Neuropathy doesn’t have to mean “no options.” Dr. Zuckerman shares how combining movement, blood-flow restoration, and advanced non-invasive therapies can dramatically improve outcomes.
“If your foundation is off, that’s going to create a trickling effect all the way up the chain.”
— Dr. Jack Zuckerman
This episode challenges the idea that pain, instability, or numbness are just inevitable parts of aging. Instead, it reframes feet as an entry point to whole-body health—physical, neurological, and even emotional. Whether you’re an athlete, an older adult, or someone living with chronic pain, understanding and caring for your feet can be a powerful act of self-advocacy.
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By Barbara Beach, Charles McFallIn this episode of Be Your Own Advocate, hosts Isabel Dassinger and Isaiah Fliessbach sit down with Dr. Jack Zuckerman for a deep, practical conversation about feet—why they’re foundational to balance, strength, confidence, and healthy aging, and how ignoring them creates problems throughout the body.
Dr. Zuckerman breaks down how the feet serve as the body’s sensory and structural base, explaining the role of joints, muscles, mechanoreceptors, fascia, and the nervous system. The conversation moves from modern shoe culture to barefoot training (done safely), and into real-world solutions for pain, imbalance, and even peripheral neuropathy.
Your feet are your foundation. With 33 joints and 29 muscles, dysfunction in the feet can create a chain reaction of compensation and pain throughout the body.
Mechanoreceptors drive balance and confidence. The sensory feedback from your feet tells your brain where you are in space—when that signal is dulled, stability and movement suffer.
Modern footwear changes how we move. Constantly wearing rigid shoes can limit motion, reduce sensory input, and contribute to stiffness and adhesions over time.
Neuropathy doesn’t have to mean “no options.” Dr. Zuckerman shares how combining movement, blood-flow restoration, and advanced non-invasive therapies can dramatically improve outcomes.
“If your foundation is off, that’s going to create a trickling effect all the way up the chain.”
— Dr. Jack Zuckerman
This episode challenges the idea that pain, instability, or numbness are just inevitable parts of aging. Instead, it reframes feet as an entry point to whole-body health—physical, neurological, and even emotional. Whether you’re an athlete, an older adult, or someone living with chronic pain, understanding and caring for your feet can be a powerful act of self-advocacy.
Follow Be Your Own Advocate on WSNtv
YouTube: Youtube.com/@WeServeNetwork
Vimeo: Vimeo.com/wsntv
Facebook: Facebook.com/WeServeTv
Website: Weservenetwork.org
Spotify: Tiny.cc/WSNtv
Also available on Roku