Healthcare Starting at the Base
Published: October 11, 2024
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Seisokuin clinic in Kiba treats bunions, floating toes, and other foot problems.
Therapist and staff member Ms. Hidaka asks the customer detailed questions related to issues they’re experiencing.
During the counseling session, a foot scan and measurement are used to evaluate conditions such as toe varus and bunion, along with the state of the foot arches (low, middle, or high). Other physical discomforts are also discussed in detail.
Ms. Hidaka uses a skeletal model to show what a healthy foot looks like compared to a problematic foot shape. She also reviews questions to better understand your issues and symptoms. She’s very gentle and friendly, making it a comfortable experience.
The muscles in the lower legs (shin and calves) are gently loosened using an air-pressure massager.
The sensation is like a blood pressure gauge, although a bit gentler. The lower legs are squeezed for a few seconds as the air fills up in the “boots” and then released. This process is repeated for about 10 minutes. The whole experience feels calming and relaxing.
After the air-pressure massage treatment, Ms. Hidaka stretches the muscles under your feet and calves. This is followed by a quick hand massage, and an under-wrap gel is applied to moisturize and prevent irritation. Then, foot taping is carefully applied to support the feet.
The process was relaxing, thanks to Ms. Hidaka’s gentle approach and genuine care and effort. You can feel relief during this treatment if you have tightness in your lower legs and feet.
Walking after the foot taping reveals a noticeable difference, which is truly surprising.
Once all the tape strips have been applied around each toe, foot, and heel, you can feel a noticeable difference when standing up and walking. Somehow, it feels easier and more comfortable to walk. The tape makes the pressure and weight go into the right areas. For example, if you tend to put more weight on your heels, the taping helps alleviate that and distribute the weight more evenly. It’s surprising how only tape can achieve this!
Seisokuin clinic in Kiba serves people of all ages, including elementary school children.
Your feet are the base of your body, supporting your weight and taking you where you need to go. If your base is off, there will likely be other troubles in the body, such as poor posture, pain, and more. This treatment is highly recommended for walking more comfortably and having full support. You will get personal support from the staff, who will help you reach your goals by reminding you of personalized habits and following up on your progress.
The positive energy and kindness of the staff at this clinic are inspiring. They truly care for the health of the local community.
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・Name：Natalie
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※Information is based on November 2024. Prices, operating hours, and other details may change. Please verify with the store directly.
※All amounts mentioned in the article are inclusive of taxes.
