Holistic Foot Care

Some seasons, and some stretches of life, slow us down. Bad weather keeps us indoors, a busy stretch at work keeps us at a desk, or an injury keeps us off our feet. When we move less, the pounds can creep on, and with them comes discomfort, especially in the knees and lower back. There is a simple, effective way to counter this without joining a gym or overhauling your diet. It is called NEAT, which stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis. Understanding NEAT, and putti

Slant board for sale at Dr. Janson's office "Dr. Janson, What advice can you give a patient for managing knee pain?" The top priority is to stretch your hamstrings because tight hamstrings can lead to knee pain. The hamstrings are the muscles located at the back of your thigh. If these are tight, it can cause you to distribute your weight incorrectly. You want to keep your knees straight, because this is stronger. This way your weight goes on t

Falling down can be quite dangerous and is surprisingly common. Falls are more prevalent in older adults, 65 and up, with 3 million falls seen per year in emergency rooms. As a podiatrist, I see this very often and it breaks my heart to see one of my regular patients come in with a black eye, broken nose, or scraped up face. Secretly I think to myself: “Whew! Could have been worse!” and am relieved not to see a broken wrist, concussion, or skull injury. Also worrying is the