Dr. Angela Walk

08/12/2024

I'm super excited to share with you my newest YouTube video.

3 SURPRISING CAUSES OF PLANTAR FASCIITIS

If you have plantar fasciitis, I’m sure one of your first questions was, "what have I done to cause this?"

In the video, I dig deeper into 3 overlooked and surprising causes of plantar fasciitis, and of course, what to do about it.

3 Overlooked Causes:

A Misaligned Big Toe: When your big toe shifts inward, you lose normal foot function. Find out the best way to begin to realign your toes.

Posterior Tibialis Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD): Many of you think you have plantar fasciitis, but it's really PTTD. This misdiagnosis is common and prevents many patients from resolving their foot pain. (Hint: your pain is more on the inside of the ankle and arch, and not the heel)

The Presence Of Fascial Adhesions. If fascial adhesions are present, stretching and strengthening efforts are virtually ineffective.

Can't wait to hear in the YouTube comments what you think, and see if you have any questions!

When we know better, we do better
Dr. Angela

I’m Dr. Angela and I’m “The Plantar Fasciitis Doc”. If you have this debilitating condition, here are my top 3 recommendations.➡️1. Download my free guide. T...

12/08/2023

I'm really excited to share with you my newest YouTube video. Many of you have asked for a video demonstration of how to perform the fascial release technique in my free guide.

Well, here it is!!!

Step 5 in my plantar fasciitis recovery program is releasing fascial adhesions in your feet and lower leg musculature. This is one of the most critical steps in resolving your PF.

Adhesions in your fascia MUST be released before other treatments can be effective.

Attempting to stretch or strengthen your feet and lower leg will be virtually ineffective if there is adhesion development in these areas.

If fascial restrictions are present, they restrict your mobility, weaken your muscles, and create significant pain.

In this video, I demonstrate how to release adhesions using a stainless steel fascial release tool.

Dr. Angela shares how to release fascial adhesions and use self-massage to fix plantar fasciitis. Using graston technique, gua sha, and IASTM (instrument ass...

09/20/2023

https://youtu.be/lA5kgiaCHV8Most

Most of you know this, but I retired from my chiropractic practice in 2020. Due to the pandemic, I lost my 20 year, downtown Nashville practice overnight.

I also lost my mom during this time.🥲Candy and I made the decision to move to Mississippi to be close to her family.

I started an online business focused on a foot condition called plantar fasciitis. My brick & mortar practice had already started to shift to more foot focused.

I wasn't sure if I could build a brand and a business on this one foot problem. It turns out that because PF is so common and so debilitating, I have been able to grow a significant following, and create a biz even more successful than my chiro biz without the big overhead.

God does that sort of stuff🙏

I love working from home, however, there can be challenges. In this video, our boxer Mercy, barks in the background about 30 seconds in. Ha!

Also, throughout most of the video, Pippa, my yorkie, is in my lap because she wouldn't quit whining 🤣

I recently started a YouTube channel. If you get a chance, please subscribe. I'd appreciate the support.

➡️Download my FREE GUIDE to resolve plantar fasciitis at homewww.DrAngelaWalk.com/freeguide🦶PLANTAR FASCIITIS RESOURCES:Shoe Brands I recommend:👟Altra Runn...

03/30/2023

Do you have "knots" in your muscles? Find out what they are, what causes them, and how to remove them yourself.

Muscle pain is one of the most common sources of pain in the body. When muscles endure abnormal stress, the result can be in the form of "knots", also called trigger points, or fascial adhesions. In this post, Knots In Muscles vs. Fascial Adhesions, I will differentiate trigger points and fascial ad...

02/13/2023

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Dr. Angela
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02/09/2023

4 Foods To Avoid For A Healthy Thyroid

Low thyroid function occurs when your thyroid does not make enough thyroid hormone. Your thyroid is your body's gas pedal and it controls metabolism.

If it is under-active, it puts the brakes on your metabolic engine and you feel sluggish and can experience weight gain, fatigue, and depression.

The secret to thyroid hormonal harmony is avoiding harmful, inflammatory foods.

Eliminate these foods:

1️⃣ Gluten: The #1 worst food for your thyroid is gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat and grains. You have to completely take gluten out of your diet to begin to reset your thyroid. Gluten creates inflammation and further leads to unhealthy thyroid and adrenal glands.

2️⃣ Dairy: Thyroiditis patients are more likely to have food sensitivity to dairy proteins, meaning that the immune system becomes reactive to the proteins found in dairy products. The food sensitivity will lead to inflammation and can affect your energy and overall health.

3️⃣ Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners: Sugar can increase inflammation, provoke autoimmune thyroid flare-ups, throw blood sugar out of balance, create dysfunction in gut health and gut bacteria, and create hormone imbalances.

4️⃣ Processed foods: Processed food includes food that has been cooked, canned, frozen, packaged or changed in nutritional composition. Enjoy healing, whole, real, fresh foods.

For a complete guide to reset your thyroid, read the full article by clicking the link in my bio.

Best of Health,
Dr. Angela
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02/09/2023

Valentine's Day Sale 20% Off Storewide!

Spread the love this Valentine's Day and shop our natural health products for your loved ones. Can't find the right words to express your affection? Give the gift of health! And be sure to show some self-love by picking up something for yourself. Like a healing essential oil blend, or a therapy kit....

02/08/2023

What's your average number of hours you sleep per night?

💤Please, answer in the comments. There is a strong correlation between your sleep quality and the status of your health, and how quickly you heal.

Everyone is diverse and has different needs, but the average recommendation for a good nights sleep is between 7-9 hours.

If you are struggling to get restorative sleep, try these natural sleep remedies.

1. Sleep from 10pm-2am: The deepest and most regenerative sleep occurs between the hours of 10pm-2am.

2. Eliminate light exposure: Put away phones, laptops, tablets, and TV several hours before bedtime.

3. Get more exercise: Studies show that those who exercise regularly get more restorative sleep, and show less sign of apnea and insomnia.

4. Create a restful space: Start winding down a good hour or two before you plan on actually being asleep. Make your bedroom quiet, dark, cool, and relaxing. Save it for sleep and s*x only!

5. Avoid caffeine & alcohol: Avoid coffee, tea, and sodas after 2 pm. Also avoid alcohol. It may seem to promote sleep initially, but it ultimately robs you of deep restorative sleep.

6. Try natural sleep supplements: The most effective supplements I recommend for sleep support are Melatonin, Magnesium, CBD tincture, Delta 8 gummies & essential oils.

Find our natural sleep support products in our online store. Link in bio.

Best of Health,
Dr. Angela
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02/06/2023

What Causes Tension Headaches?

The most common type of headache is a tension headache. Tension headaches are also called stress headaches or neck headaches and originate in the neck and across the shoulders.

The pain can also radiate to the whole head, temporal and frontal regions. Triggers of tension headaches include emotional stress, alcohol, eye strain, dry eyes, fatigue, poor posture, dehydration and lack of sleep.

The most common cause of tension headaches is poor posture that creates muscular tension in the neck and shoulders.

Forward Head Posture, also called Text Neck or Reading Neck, is a posture pattern where the head goes forward in relationship to the shoulders.

This anterior head carriage puts tremendous stress on the neck and shoulders and can cause a very painful headache.

In fact, for every 1 inch your head moves forward, the relative weight of the head over the body doubles due to the effects of gravity.

Proper posture is when the center of the ear lines up with the center of the shoulder.

The most effective treatments for tension headaches include:

▶️Chiropractic manipulation to correct misalignments in the cervical spine and improve posture.

▶️Massage therapy to diminish muscular tightness of the neck and across the shoulders.

▶️Stretching protocols for the cervical spine and shoulders

▶️Posture correction exercises and other stress reducing practices.

Best of Health,
Dr. Angela
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02/03/2023

Do collagen supplements actually work?

There has been a surge in the popularity of collagen products lately and for good reason. Collagen peptides have been shown to improve the appearance of aging skin, relieve joint and fascia pain, and even increase metabolism and promote weight loss.

I have been supplementing with collagen for years, and this is one of the supplements I recommend the most to my patients.

Collagen has been shown in study after study to help with connective tissue diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, overuse injuries, and skin conditions.

It is also helpful for other common injuries such as tennis elbow, knee issues, shoulder pain and plantar fasciitis.

Other benefits include increasing muscle mass, preventing bone loss, relieving joint and fascia pain, and improving skin health by reducing wrinkles and dryness.

Your body actually makes it's own collagen, but unfortunately, we produce less collagen starting in your thirties and forties.\

Also, our typical modern diets provide us less collagen peptides than our body's require, so adding it to your diet may serve to replace what your body is lacking.

We can also help preserve the collagen we have with protecting your skin from the sun, avoiding oxidative stress, staying hydrated, and eating healthfully.

I believe collagen peptides deserve a place in our supplement routine. I prefer the liquid collagen as it is absorbed more quickly.

Click the link to our online store in the bio to preview our liquid collagen supplement.

Best of Health,
Dr. Angela
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02/02/2023

Does CBD Work For Stress Relief?

Due to CBD’s rising popularity, a number of studies have examined it as a calming remedy.

Research shows that it has profound calming properties. Especially with reducing racing minds, elevated heart rates, and thus lowering feelings of anxiety.

I have personally noticed that I feel more grounded and I am able to focus on tasks more efficiently when I take CBD regularly.

CBD Helps To Balance Your Mood

When we are experiencing anxiety, our brain releases hormones that put us in ‘fight or flight’ mode. This actually takes the body’s resources away from critical systems - like our immune response.

CBD has the amazing ability to subtly help balance your mood and diminish anxiety. It gives you a sense of peace even if the world around you is going crazy.

CBD Effects Serotonin

CBD has been shown in controlled lab tests to affect how the brain reacts to the serotonin present in the body.

CBD will not increase serotonin levels; however, it can boost your body’s reaction to lower serotonin levels that are likely connected to anxiety and depression.

CBD has fewer side effects compared to common antidepressant and antianxiety meds, however, it is not a replacement for a prescribed antidepressant or antianxiety medication.

My Conclusion:

While we’re still scratching the surface of the advantages of consuming CBD, it really is incredibly fascinating and promising in terms of the wide range of health benefits.

I think we will only see more and more research on how it enhances your health overall.

My conclusion is that CBD is an excellent, natural remedy for stress and anxiety.

We hope that you find our posts helpful and please feel free to forward this information to anyone who might have questions about the benefits of our CBD.

Find our Tennessee Homegrown CBD products in our online store.
Link in bio/comments

Best of Health,
Dr. Angela

P.S. CBD also has the same calming effects on our pets!
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01/31/2023

Any Pickleballers on this page?? I opened an Etsy shop earlier this year because pickleball has taken over my life. Ha!

Any of you playing? Let me know in the comments!

01/31/2023

Forward head posture (FHP) is a common condition where your head shifts forward in relation to your shoulders.

FHP is one of the most common causes of neck pain, shoulder pain, and headaches that I see in my practice.

In normal or neutral head posture, the center of your ears should line up with the center of your shoulders.

FHP is also called “text neck” or "tech neck" because it results from prolonged bending toward a computer screen, or hunching over a laptop or cell phone.

The good news is that you can usually fix it: Stretching and strengthening exercises along with correcting poor posture at your workstation or while you are viewing your phone.

Exercises to try:

Chin tucks: Tuck your chin and glide your head straight back. Hold for 2 seconds and repeat 10-15 times.

Chest stretches/Head Extension: Stand in a doorway and raise each arm up to the side, bent at 90-degree angles with palms forward. Lean in, look up into neck extension and hold each stretch for only 2 seconds and repeat 10-15 reps.

Best of health,
Dr. Angela
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01/27/2023

Probiotics have become increasingly popular over the past decade as research continues to build on the significant role they play in promoting gut health. A healthy gut not only promotes healthy digestion and manages bloating, it also boosts your immune system, improves mental wellness, calms allergies, and even promotes weight loss!

Recently, I've had a few of my patients ask about the connection between probiotics and weight loss, so I thought I would dig into the topic.

Probiotics have become increasingly popular over the past decade as research continues to build on the significant role they play in promoting gut health. A healthy gut not only promotes healthy digestion and manages bloating, it also boosts your immune system, improves mental wellness, calms allerg...

01/26/2023

Many of my plantar fasciitis patients have been instructed by practitioners to rest or take a few weeks off from all activities and rest.

This news can be painful to hear for those of you who are avid walkers or runners. Especially if you are training for a race or marathon.

Many of you follow these recommendation and take time off, but when you return to your favorite activity, the same problem arises.

This recurring pain pattern is a classic presentation of plantar fasciitis. Rest will not resolve the pain. You must correct the underlying problem.

If you want to fix the problem, you need a rehab plan involving structured exercises and progressive loading to rebuild your foot core strength and restore strength and flexibility to your calf and peroneal muscles.

Many of my plantar fasciitis patients have been instructed to rest or take a few weeks off from all activities. This news can be painful to hear for those of you who are avid walkers or runners. Especially if you are training for a race or marathon. Many of you follow these recommendation and take t...

01/05/2023

I began looking into toe spacers as an application for the treatment of foot conditions about 10 years ago when my practice transitioned to more of a foot focused specialty. Toe spacers are a tool that promotes healthy toe splay by separating the toes and helping to restore the natural position and function of the feet. Read the full article to learn the vast benefits of wearing toe spacers.

I began looking into toe spacers as an application for the treatment of foot conditions about 10 years ago when my practice transitioned to more of a foot focused specialty. Toe spacers are a tool that promotes healthy toe splay by separating the toes and helping to restore the natural position and....

01/01/2023

🎇 Happy New Year 🎇

With love and best wishes,
The Dr. Angela Team