Feet First  Solutions for bunions, plantar fascia, and more.
Feet First Pin it  In many cultures, feet have an exalted
status. Catholic worshipers kiss the pontiff's toe, and yogis
bow in salutation to their gurus' feet, then lavish them with
flowers to show both humility and reverence. But in much of
American culture, feet are adored only fleetingly—usually after
a pedicure, when they look perfect—and their mechanical genius
is largely taken for granted until problems set in. The foot is
a complicated, elegant structure, with 28 bones and more than
100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. As a dynamic foundation,
feet constantly adjust to whatever you're doing, whether you're
taking a leisurely stroll or running a 5K race.  Feet also
change over time. They typically become wider and longer with
age, and the natural padding under the heel and ball thins. And
after years of standing and walking (the average person walks
nearly 50,000 miles by age 50), arches tend to flatten, and
ankles and feet can get stiff. To