Expectant Mothers To Receive Free Foot Scans at Foot Solutions of Estero, Specialist in Foot Pain

Oct. 28, 2010 - PRLog -- The “little piggies” of expectant and new mothers are not nearly as excited as the carefree pig on the new Geico commercial. Instead of crying “whee, whee, whee” all the way home, the feet of pregnant women are usually crying for pain killers.  In an effort to help new mothers and moms-to-be with foot pain, back pain, and joint problems associated with pregnancy, Foot Solutions of Estero-Fort Myers 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 pain and problems associated with pregnancy.

“Pregnancy triggers a wide range of changes in a woman’s body,” said Chris Cole, licensed Pedorthist and owner of Foot Solutions.  “The knees move closer together and backwards, the lower back curves, and feet flatten.  The same hormone that relaxes ligaments to allow for pelvic expansion in the birthing process also causes the ligaments in the feet to relax, presenting a whole range of problems when combined with the extra weight of pregnancy.”

Expectant mothers will often experience the collapsing of their foot arch, resulting in over pronation or “flat feet”.  Back and knee pain are also common results of pregnancy and changes in the feet.  To correct this, women are advised to wear specially designed inserts or shoes that compensate for the flattening of the arch.  

“We realize that expectant and new mothers already have enough on their plate, with the responsibility of a new child,” said Cole.  “We wanted to offer them a little something to help them alleviate foot pain and have a more pleasant pregnancy.  It will also help to 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 of Estero at (239) 495-8911 to make an appointment for their free pedorthic analysis.  Walk-ins may also receive the analysis at the Foot Solutions of Estero-Ft. Myers location, next to Publix in the Corkscrew Village plaza on the corner of US 41 & Corkscrew Road.

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About Foot Solutions

Foot Solutions of Estero 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, footwear for diabetics and those suffering from foot conditions such as plantar fasciitis. They also specialize in alleviation of joint pain, and custom footwear for runners and golfers. Foot Solutions is the world's largest and No.1 ranked health and wellness franchise. For more information about Foot Solutions of Estero, visit www.footsolutions.com/estero or call 239-495-8911.