Dr. Brian McMaster | Signal Hill Chiropractic

Prep Your Foot for Walking

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Foot Rocker Motion:

The foot absorbs shock by rolling not impact

  • As on shoulder blade pulls back it helps swing the same side leg forward. An easier leg swing allows the leg to swing further out in front of the body and with a slight pull upwards of the front of the foot you can land or initiate contact on the apex of the heel
  • Hitting of the heel apex and immediately rolling over it is the first rocking motion
  • The first rocking motion continues until the front of the foot makes contact with the ground
  • The second rocker motion if the leg advancing over the ankle beginning at forefoot contact and end of heel lift off.
  • Once the heel lifts off the 3rd rocking motion begins after the big toe _____ at toe off.
  • The movement over the foot should be contributed by the even shoulder spine swing. Pullback of this brings position of the apex of the heel.
  • Follow through forward brings the body over the forefoot and aids toe off.
  • The mechanics of the foot joints shapes interacting and the muscle tendon ligament pulling in and out of position should take care of the foot motion just worry about hitting on the center of the heel apex and generating movement of the body over the legs by an effective arm swing.

Kris Fowler

Prior to attending Dr. McMaster’s walking classes, I like many others, was experiencing significant lower back pain caused by extensive periods of sitting at a desk. Now I can say I experience very minor, if no pain, throughout the day! His classes have increased my awareness of the importance of focusing on my posture along with making sure every stride counts by involving my entire body from top to bottom, not just my legs. I would highly recommend his walking classes to everyone who suffers from back and/or hip tightness.

Kris Fowler
Cincinnati
2018-07-08T01:49:49+00:00
Prior to attending Dr. McMaster’s walking classes, I like many others, was experiencing significant lower back pain caused by extensive periods of sitting at a desk. Now I can say I experience very minor, if no pain, throughout the day! His classes have increased my awareness of the importance of focusing on my posture along with making sure every stride counts by involving my entire body from top to bottom, not just my legs. I would highly recommend his walking classes to everyone who suffers from back and/or hip tightness. Kris Fowler Cincinnati

Anita Mazza

After sitting in front of a computer all week, three dimensional stretching resets muscles so they can support the body’s framework as intended. This effort keeps muscles stronger and helps to avoid knee/hip issues associated with aging.

Anita Mazza
2018-07-08T01:50:37+00:00
After sitting in front of a computer all week, three dimensional stretching resets muscles so they can support the body’s framework as intended. This effort keeps muscles stronger and helps to avoid knee/hip issues associated with aging. Anita Mazza

Stewart Katz

Walking awareness has helped improve my neck and upper back areas. Standing more erect and swinging my arms for balance has helped keep my entire spine area. Also trying to stride heel first seems to have helped my foot pain.

Stewart Katz
Cincinnati
2018-07-08T01:51:12+00:00
Walking awareness has helped improve my neck and upper back areas. Standing more erect and swinging my arms for balance has helped keep my entire spine area. Also trying to stride heel first seems to have helped my foot pain. Stewart Katz Cincinnati

Naomi McMurray

Thank you for the walking class. Before I took the class several people had mentioned that I looked uncomfortable when I walked. One person described it as waddling. I just assumed that was how I walked and was not something that I could change. My hips kept getting tighter and tighter as I got older and walking became painful. The waddling got worse as the pain increased.

Your class was so helpful for retraining me to walk correctly, and I’m no longer in pain. I still waddle when I don’t pay attention, but now correct myself as soon as possible and practice the walking exercises that you taught us. Once I do that, my hips loosen back up.

Naomi McMurray
2018-07-08T01:57:11+00:00
Thank you for the walking class. Before I took the class several people had mentioned that I looked uncomfortable when I walked. One person described it as waddling. I just assumed that was how I walked and was not something that I could change. My hips kept getting tighter and tighter as I got older and walking became painful. The waddling got worse as the pain increased. Your class was so helpful for retraining me to walk correctly, and I’m no longer in pain. I still waddle when I don’t pay attention, but now correct myself as soon as possible and practice the walking exercises that you taught us. Once I do that, my hips loosen back up. Naomi McMurray

Gail Trahd

Dr. McMaster is an integral part of healthcare for my family. He has treated two sons, my daughter and myself. Each time he has thoroughly explained what he’s doing and why. We walk away with easy exercises we can do at home to heal our injuries and prevent them from happening again. My daughter suffered with carpel tunnel in both wrists from her work in a coffee shop and he has brought her along to a point she can work again without bracing. I am so grateful to have found Dr. McMaster!

Gail Trahd
Cincinnati
2018-07-08T01:57:48+00:00
Dr. McMaster is an integral part of healthcare for my family. He has treated two sons, my daughter and myself. Each time he has thoroughly explained what he’s doing and why. We walk away with easy exercises we can do at home to heal our injuries and prevent them from happening again. My daughter suffered with carpel tunnel in both wrists from her work in a coffee shop and he has brought her along to a point she can work again without bracing. I am so grateful to have found Dr. McMaster! Gail Trahd Cincinnati