tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476502435458493190.post7783826842156973005..comments2023-10-18T05:15:49.777-06:00Comments on Kinetic Health - Calgary: Bunions - Hallus Abductor Valgus – Part 3Dr. Brian Abelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10898535027659701712noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2476502435458493190.post-12377484308719665592012-06-23T11:28:41.442-06:002012-06-23T11:28:41.442-06:00I'm a massage therapist who also had juvenile ...I'm a massage therapist who also had juvenile bunions and surgery at age 16. Not only have all the muscles above been affected but from walking so long on the outside of my feet (obvious inversion)muscles in the leg--extensor dig. longus, tibialis anterior, connective tissue, my knees, IT band and hips have been compromised. At this stage after 20 years of misalignment, the inside of my feet and legs have also developed problems. I believe the compensation has reached as high as my left jaw and shortened my torso. Through self massage and stretching I have made a lot of improvement and breaking down/softening muscles in my feet, legs and hips. After my surgery when I was 16, no follow-up was suggested--no physical therapy, etc. My right leg slowly has been rotated inward and continues. I also have spondylolisthesis. I am in the process of targeting orthopedic surgeons and podiatrists to offer my services not only as a massage therapist, but someone who has years of practical experience as a patient. Our feet are the foundation of our bodies and minds! If you are not physically and psychologically grounded, the consequences are far reaching and only snowball over time.<br /><br />Liz Schneider<br />Fairfax Co., McLean VA<br />facebook.com/liz.schneider.731Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10405610651514746598noreply@blogger.com