Foot Care Business Helps Expectant Moms Get Back The Feet They Had When They Were A Teenager

Feb. 9, 2011 - PRLog -- Michael Topeka, owner of Foot Solutions in Chester, is offering pregnant women the chance of a lifetime.  Topeka, who is dedicated to improving the health of his clients through their feet, said many women are not aware of the opportunity they have to not only have a comfortable pregnancy but to actually reverse the effects of aging by simply wearing a custom arch support in their shoes while pregnant.

Topeka, a certified pedorthist, explained how this can be done. According to Topeka, there is a really interesting phenomenon that occurs in pregnant women and only pregnant women.  When women are pregnant, their bodies produce a hormone called Relaxin that literally relaxes everything in the body, including the hips which allows for delivering the baby.  This hormone, combined with the sudden increase in body weight, is the reason women's feet get bigger in pregnancy.  But, this Relaxin hormone also allows a window of opportunity.  

The arch of the foot falls over time, so the foot shape you had when you were 17 and the foot shape you have at 30 are different.  When the feet become highly flexible (due to the Relaxin), you can capture the natural arch shape the woman had when she was much younger and put a custom arch support under the foot to hold the youthful arch shape.  After pregnancy, the hormone leaves the body.  The foot tightens up and remains in this better position.  You can literally turn back the clock on the aging process of the feet and restore better foot shape and function.  The beauty of this is that you can also keep the foot from stretching longer and wider so the woman won't need an entirely new shoe wardrobe after pregnancy.  

"So, while so many women bemoan the fate of their feet during pregnancy, we are hoping to spread the word that not only can your feet feel good during pregnancy, you can take the pressure of the joints, the back and restore your feet to better position than they were BEFORE you got pregnant," said Topeka.

In an effort to help moms-to-be and new mothers with foot, back & joint pain associated with pregnancy and of course to recapture the feet of their youth, Foot Solutions of Chester will be offering free full pedorthic analysis, foot scans and balance and gait analysis. In addition, expectant or new mothers will receive a discount on shoes or arch supports to correct and prevent foot problems and opportunities associated with pregnancy.

“We realize that expectant and new mothers already have enough on their plate, with the responsibility of a new child,” said Topeka. “We wanted to offer them a little something to help them have a more pleasant pregnancy, as well as prevent the long term effects that can occur if feet are not properly cared for during and immediately after pregnancy.”

Expectant and new mothers should call Foot Solutions at (908)879-7300 to make an appointment for their free pedorthic analysis. Walk-ins may also receive a free analysis at Foot Solutions of Chester located in the Chester Springs Shopping Center, 150 Route 206, South, Chester, N.J.

Foot Solutions of Chester is part of a worldwide company with more than 240 franchise locations. They are devoted to helping their clients achieve better health through their feet and are a recognized leader in specialty footwear, orthopedic shoes, custom arch supports and inserts and those suffering from foot conditions such as plantar fasciitis. They also specialize in alleviation of joint pain, and custom footwear for walkers and runners. Foot Solutions is the world's largest and No.1 ranked health and wellness franchise. For more information about Foot Solutions of Chester, visit www.footsolutions.com/chester or call (908)879-7300.

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About Foot Solutions Chester
Foot Solutions of Chester is part of a worldwide company with more than 240 franchise locations. They are devoted to helping their clients achieve better health through their feet and are a recognized leader in specialty footwear, orthopedic shoes, custom arch supports and inserts and those suffering from foot conditions such as plantar fasciitis. They also specialize in alleviation of joint pain, and custom footwear for walkers and runners. Foot Solutions is the world's largest and No.1 ranked health and wellness franchise. For more information about Foot Solutions of Chester, visit www.footsolutions.com/chester or call (908)879-7300.