The disastrous impact of concrete.

We’ve reshaped the earth and it’s our feet that are taking the hit.

Sidewalks, roads, and indoor floors are hard as a rock.

Everywhere we walk we find hard and flat surfaces.

But our feet were designed to be adaptable.

Uneven terrain distributes the impact between all the 26 bones, 33 joints, and 34 muscles in our foot.

Flat surfaces overwork some structures and underwork others.

Some get sore, others get weak.

Unfortunately, I don’t see us getting rid of flat surfaces any time soon.

Save yourself and start considering the ground you stand on, the places you walk, and the shoes you use.

My 3 tips to avoid the negative effects of concrete.

1. Use supportive shoes

What!?

The Barefoot guy is telling you to use supportive shoes!?!?

I will always believe barefoot is best.

But use shoes to weather your storm.

If you have to get through a 10-hour day on your feet, you might need some support.

Especially if you’re standing on rock-hard concrete.

Or if you’re currently experiencing foot pain, pushing through the pain won’t help.

Stress your feet strategically.

Progressively challenge your feet with barefoot walking and varied terrain.

2. Walk on uneven ground

If flat surfaces are the problem, then uneven ground is the solution.

Walk in the woods, at the beach, or in your backyard.

Shoes with a thin sole will be best.

For one, to help mobilize and strengthen your foot.

But also so you can feel the ground.

Did you know that we have more nerve endings in our feet than anywhere in our bodies?

There are over 20,000 nerve endings in each foot.

So we shouldn’t be surprised that shoes with a cushion come with consequences.

Stretch, strengthen, and awaken your feet with barefoot walking.

3. Rock mat or the edge of a rug

My last tip is to bring the uneven ground to you.

But if you can’t bring your desk to the Amazin rain forest,

Amazon the company will deliver a rock mat to your home.

If you use a standing desk, standing on uneven ground is a game changer.

If you don’t want an odd-looking mat, another option is to use the edge of a carpet.

Here’s how I have it set up in my office:

Massage, mobilize, and awaken your feet with varied terrain.

Hope this helps,

Tyler Van Acker, Doctor of PT

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