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Exercise Most people today are aware of the importance of exercise! Because so many professions and jobs are not very physical, more and more people are joining gymnasiums and exercise…

The Orthodox View The accepted and traditional beliefs about foot health and arch supports include the following: Bad footwear is a major cause of foot problems Better, more high-tech footwear…

Posture versus Foot Alignment Posture is directly related to weight distribution in the feet! If the feet roll in, or over-pronate, the knees are placed under stress because of the…

Downside of surgery Solutions, or even relief, for foot problems is often tricky because we need our feet all the time and therapy and medication usually amount to no more…

   ”  I bought my step forward insets about 8 years ago. I will never forget the immediate pain relief from plantar fasciitis. After using them every day for 12 months,…

  ​Why do 87% of the population have foot problems?   The uneven distribution of weight – misalignment – and the pressure of hard surfaces, cause many of our foot…

Let us take a look at some common foot and posture problems and the current, conventional options for relief. Then compare some exciting, very effective alternative and/or complementary solutions. Foot…

Why is Foot fitness the missing link? Fitness in any limb, or part of the body, can only be achieved by exercising the moving parts, i.e. muscles, tendons and ligaments….

  Reasons for Foot Problems in Children We are seeing more and more children with foot problems, and at a younger and younger age!   Why is this? Rapid Growth:…

  “I am soooo excited and happy. The huge discomfort and tension I was feeling on my feet is gone. Yesterday I even made the mistake of walking without it…

   ” I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to Step Forward for helping me get back on my feet. Last year I was depressed because I was…

   ”   I was very skeptical at first as I’ve tried many products and absolutely nothing worked to ease my discomfort. I suffered from plantar fasciitis and was in a…

    “I just wish to inform you that I am indeed happy with the step forward supports. My backache has ceased and my knees are less painful. I am so…

Special Days Nationally we have special days like Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas and so on. Gift giving days…. Families have special days – birthdays, anniversaries and special memory days….

How do we Prevent Injury? Some people seem to be injury prone – but usually there is an underlying cause. Poor balance, weak muscles, tight muscles, misalignment, etc. Various aids…

   “Had other orthotics with build up. Wanted to operate hip, but so much better with Soft-Steps®.”  Elisabeth     Where is the Focus? One of the shortcomings of modern…

Arch Supports or Insoles Arch supports are usually premade from hard or soft, static materials and designed principally to support the medial arch but being static cannot bring about change….

Heel Pain Heel pain can be due to Achilles Tendonitis, Sever’s Disease (children) and other conditions, but the most common one is Plantar Fasciitis, which may include a heel spur….

What is the one single thing that can have the greatest effect on deformed feet, whether by birth defect, disease or accident? Movement!! Scar tissue needs continual massage to loosen…

Attention Teachers, Nurses, Hairdressers, Physios, Dentists, Surgeons, Pharmacists, Tradesmen, Factory Workers… in fact, everyone who spends their working hours on their feet!! Do you stand for long hours and have…

   ” Best Investment I ever made. Walk so much better and further with no more pain in my feet, back and hip.. Wish I had found out about them…

The first thing to ask is – ‘What do I want Sport inner soles or Sports Orthotics to do for me?’ Probably the most important thing generally is shock absorption….

How can we help Flat Feet? A great many people are afflicted with flat feet and in most cases it is a genetic condition, that is, something we were born…

Neglected Feet Feet are often neglected, forgotten, ignored, abused and among the less loved of our body parts. Until they cry for help… And then we quickly realize how important…

    ” I just wanted to let you know that I am loving the foot correctors. They feel amazing and I can already feel myself able to stand for long…

Or it is meant to have arrived…it depends where you look for it! Drought and cold and heat may have quite devastating effects on nature, but it always bounces back…

This diagram shows poor posture in relation to poorly aligned feet and good posture in relation to well-balanced feet. Flat feet are often the result of inherent low muscle tone…

Why are Foot Problems on the Increase? There are some foot problems that are related to lifestyle diseases like Diabetes (numbness, burning and pain associated with poor circulation); Arthritis (pain…

Some people have a special sense which enables them to predict the future, or ‘feel’ impending disaster. The lines in your palm are supposed to mean various things. Your nails…

Improving blood circulation or blood flow is important in certain conditions – diabetes is one of them. About Diabetes The website www.medicalnewstoday.com gives comprehensive and useful information about diabetes. Here…

Distributors of the popular Soft Step® Foot Correctors Soft Steps® have been marketed by the Step Forward Co, USA since 1974. In 2004 overseas markets were considered for the first…

Why do Bunions form? Bunions are often seen as the result of wearing improper foot wear – tight shoes, high heels, etc. – causing an uneven distribution of weight. This…

Step Forward South Africa has a 95%+ success rate, or in other words, 95 and more out of a hundred users are happy and wear Soft Steps® with confidence, comfort…

Temporary Relief for Feet Who doesn’t love a foot massage?? I know someone who loves having his feet tickled and will get his grand kids to draw pictures on them…

In some ways a footprint tells a very clear story … everyone knows the difference between a flat foot and a high arch. But there are much more subtle messages…

The Narrow View Problems in the skeletal structure are often treated in a localized way – even knee and hip replacements are done with little or no consideration of the…

   ”   Ek het myne 2 jaar terug gekry nadat die soliede binnesole nie meer vir my gewerk het nie. Dit oefen die spiere, dat selfs as ek kaalvoet loop,…

Anyone following our blogs may be wondering how come we can claim Soft Steps® to be the answer to so many varied problems! So today we are going to describe…

Is it ever too late to Correct Foot Problems? No, No, NO! It is never too late to make changes for the better. Even elderly people can start exercise programs…

What It Is About There are many technical aspects to the improvement of golfing ability, but today we want to reveal and talk about a different approach, which can improve,…

Women and the elderly suffer most from tired, aching legs, but men who stand long hours, especially in one position, may be affected too. Symptoms A dull ache behind the…

Foot ailments and problems Foot ailments and problems can be classified according to the part of the foot that is affected. Forefoot Problems Bunions, hammertoes, corns, calluses, neuromas and burning…

  There is no such thing as a perfect foot. But there is certainly an ideal foot – ideal in shape, alignment and functionality. All human bone structures are basically…

Soft Step® Foot Correctors are not just for flat feet! They help for a multitude of different ailments and problems. Below we have categorized a few of the many success…

Lower Back Pain Many people experience tiredness and pain in the lower back, especially when standing for many hours or working in a bent over, or other strained position. It…

   ”   Best Investment I ever made. Walk so much better and further with no more pain in my feet, back and hip.. Wish I had found out about them…

What can Change your Body? Apart from severe injury, as in a car crash, which could leave you with a mangled and very different body, bad footwear or bad postural…

Stability and balance usually decline at least a little, as we grow older. Why? Muscle Deterioration Some of it may have to do with brain function deteriorating, but a lot…

Incredible Stories An enthusiastic Durban runner was forbidden to run any longer. He became so depressed as to border on suicidal… He began using Soft Step® Foot Correctors and got…

   ”   I am soooo excited and happy. The huge discomfort and tension I was feeling on my feet is gone. Yesterday I even made the mistake of walking without…