Sensitive Feet


The smallest of smooth little pebble will bring great pain.... What does this problem suggest and what would you recommend I do to improve my tolerance.

My feet hurt terribly when I walk barefooted.  The smallest of smooth little pebble will bring great pain.  I am 74 and have had this problem my whole life.  What does this problem suggest and what would you recommend I do to improve my tolerance.  Thank-you  D

Dear D.,
So sorry this has taken so long. We are in the final stages of a book production so regretfully my email has suffered. 

I would take your foot sensitivity too seriously. People have different sensitivity levels. It depends on a lot of factors. Like how heavy a foot do you have and how thick is the tissue. If the pebble doesn't have much to keep it from hitting bone the foot is going to be sensitive. 

Now having said that this is an easy fix. Start out with a fairly new tennis ball (that so it is nice and fuzzy). Roll it of a carpet and apply just enough pressure that it feels good but is within your comfort zone. Gradually build up the pressure as you can tolerate it. Slowly the tissue will start to feel less sensitive.

This has a couple effects. It stimulates the bottom of the foot. This is very good for all of us. Particularly as we get older the foot loses communication with the brain and the brain loses connection with feet. This helps reconnect. It also is a great way to reduce stress. The feet help set the tension level for the rest of the body. Relax the feet you relax the body. 

If the sensitivity does bother you have it checked out. I just don't what you to think that by reflexology standards that is all that unusual.

Hope that helps.

All the best,
Kevin Kunz

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Posted: Mon - February 13, 2006 at 04:10 PM        

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