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Monday, May 7, 2012

My Favorite Running shoe

I don't usually endorse or push products or ideas to my patients or friends, but I have to share with you the best running shoe I have ever owned. Once you get past the weird( some say ugly) look of these shoes the design and concept of Reebok Zig Tech are genius, especially for heavier runners. The wave like bottom or Zig of the shoe disperse the impact along the whole sole, not just the heel like most running shoes which can leave the instep and toe shock unchecked. After running some distances in these shoes I experience minimal foot, knee or lower back pain. It seems it would also minimize neck pain, muscle spasm and mid back tightness as you avoid forward head posture. Shin splints are less of a concern too. I have also noticed that I hold my chiropractic adjustment longer because of the softer impact. The bright colors of the shoe put me off at first but now I think the electric blue color is kinda cool and very visible at night. Other patients who have ran in this shoe who have had traumatic disc or whiplash injuries in the past relate less post running soreness with faster recuperation time. Once you get past the look and color you may never go back to another shoe. For more info go to www.missionvillagechiropractic.com