Still the problem persisted and by age 21 I virtually gave up sport altogether. By my mid 30's my feet had become very painful to walk on, particularly in tight-fitting shoes because of metatarsalagia..
After years of suffering, despair, remedial massage, wheelchair and crutches, therapy and nutritional diet, I now no longer experience pain, only a certain amount of occasional discomfort if I over-do things. The wheelchair, crutches, and even the arthritis sticks are now a thing of the past. If I walk on uneven ground I use a walking pole - a far cry from the days when I would not even dare to go out, even on crutches, without an escort. How is this possible? ....
MASAI WALKING
The final improvement to my balance and confidence, leading me to walk without sticks was the discovery of MBT shoes. I still experience very painful feet even when doing a small amount of walking in ordinary shoes.
With small, odd-shaped feet and curled toes also, it was extremely hard to find shoes to fit properly, let alone walk comfortably in. Once again I was very sceptical. However, as soon as I tried on a pair my friends said my face was a picture.
I bought my first pair at the end of May 2004. Within two months I bought a pair of sandals also. I was so impressed with the changes these shoes were making to my body, and my confidence, I decided there and then to share these benefits with others and took up the training and a dealership.
COULD YOU BENEFIT?
MBTs are not ordinary shoes, they are a training and fitness tool and therefore it is important that wearers receive training in the correct usage of the shoes.
Worn correctly they will at least improve, and even cure, existing muscular and skeletal problems. They will also improve circulation and assist with toning the body.
Those who wear them (correctly) also gain a general sense of improved well-being. I have had customers walk out of my Studio referring to them as "Magic!", "It's like walking on air!", "Absolutely heavenly!", "I never thought I would be able to walk properly again".
Whatever your problem, or even if you wish to use them purely as a fitness tool (as do the Wasps Rugby team), please give me a call to arrange for a free consultation and training session. Visits to groups can also be arranged.
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