Maintaining a Strong Foundation

The Greek philosopher Socrates once said, “When our feet hurt, we hurt all over.” Italian painter Leonardo da Vinci described the foot as “a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art.” Clearly, these men understood the solid foundation that the feet provide for the rest of the human body. Not surprisingly, when one of the 26 bones in the human foot is out of alignment, the ankle, knee, pelvis, and back follow suit.