Don't Be Afraid - - - Doctor's Are Here to Help!

Dancing is a great way to exercise, express yourself, and have fun.  However, dancing can also cause feet a lot of stress and trauma.  The hit television show So You Think You Can Dance is a great example of this.  Last season, several of the contestants suffered from major injuries.  Billie Bell suffered from a knee injury and Alex Wong ruptured his Achilles tendon.  Alex and was unable to finish the competition but Billie took a week off and was able to continue. 

Dancers should learn from Billie Bell and take care of their bodies including their feet.  Sometimes rest is necessary.  If your injury continues to bother you, see a doctor!  Many dancers avoid going to the doctor because they are afraid the doctor will tell them not to dance.  This could actually cause the dancer more problems in the long run! If a dancer is dancing on an injured body part they could be making it worse and causing a long term problem out of a short term one.  Don't be ashamed of your feet.  If they are causing you problems go to a podiatrist and resolve the issue before it becomes a bigger problem!

Also, be sure you are taking preventative measures.  Keep your body in shape with a regular strengthening and stretching routine.  It is a good idea to keep thera-bands in your dance bag and create a stretching and strenghting routine for the thera bands.  Our product store is a perfect place to purchase thera-bands.  When this routine becomes too easy or boring, change it out for a new one.  If you are in class and something starts to hurt you, stop!  Most importantly, if you are experiencing pain that does not go away within a normal amount of time go to see your doctor. Don't let a minor injury turn into a major problem! Call our office at 419-423-1888 and schedule an appointment today.