Is it time to replace your shoes?
Feet are the anchors of your body. You need all the joints, muscles and ligaments of the feet to be in optimal working condition for you to stand, walk or run well. Apart from an optimally functional foot you also need to make sure that your shoes are fully supporting your feet. If your shoes are old and worn out, especially if you walk or run quite often you can potentially end up with an avoidable pain or injury.

How do you know if your shoes are old and need to be replaced? Here are a few easy ways to analyse your shoes ‘health’!

1. Check the bottom of your shoes. The sole of the shoe should not be worn out or else it cannot provide you with the friction that the shoe needs to have for a proper grip, much like the treads on the tyres of a car. 

2. Check the body of your shoes. Do you notice any tears on the side of the shoes or over the toes? If you wear smaller sized or very narrow shoes or have bunions pressing against the sides of the shoes they can wear the shoe out over a period of time. In addition they can be uncomfortable and cause pain/pressure over the area. Life changes such as growing older or pregnancy can also change the size of the feet and you may need to get a new pair of shoes.

3. Check the heel cup of your shoe. Is the back of the shoe that surrounds the heel worn out? The heel cup shouldn’t be so soft that it cannot stabilise your heel. If this happens then the foot tends to be unstable and the functionality of the foot is affected.
 
4. Check your shoe from the back. Put both the shoes side by side and compare the back portion. Are the shoes leaning more towards one side rather than sitting tall and straight? If yes then the shoes is not stabilising your foot into a neutral alignment and you may want to change it. 
 
Most of the times, new shoes can often help relieve pain if the pain was mechanical and caused due to the unsupportive old shoes in the first place. If you are still not sure if your feet are well supported by your shoes or if you want learn self management strategies for your lower limbs or spinal pain, join my free community where we discuss these topics in a judgement free and friendly group. 

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MEET SWATI

 
Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach & Certified Posture Expert

I help mums of young kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage back, neck, and nerve pain, even with low energy, brain fog, and little time to spare. My proven system delivers real relief without stealing hours from your already packed day. The result? More productive professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can be fully present with their kids, instead of being sidelined by pain.



My passion comes from personal experience. I’ve been where you are: in pain, overwhelmed, and exhausted. After two pregnancies in three years, juggling my kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was stuck in a constant cycle of back and nerve pain. The physical load of motherhood added strain to my spine and joints. Meanwhile, adrenal fatigue left me drained, even after 10–12 hours of sleep.

Everyday tasks became a struggle. I was forgetful, foggy, and low on energy. Even as a trained physiotherapist and posture expert, I couldn’t escape my own pain. I stood all day at work, spent evenings on the laptop, rocked my kids to sleep, sat through endless meetings, traveled frequently ... I’ve been through it all.

I kept my pain hidden at work, afraid to speak up. I felt like a fraud, someone who coached others on relief strategies but couldn’t find relief herself. I loved my job and my children, but I couldn’t give 100% to either. Pain was holding me back.

One New Year, I made a resolution: to get healthy, not just fix pain, fatigue, or weight. I focused on reducing inflammation, healing my adrenal fatigue, and reclaiming my energy. Slowly but surely, the pain faded. I lost weight, my brain fog cleared, and my energy skyrocketed. Today, my pain is nearly gone. I feel stronger, clearer, and more in control than I have in years.
And now, I want that for you.

I combine professional expertise with lived experience to support other mums like me, those with young kids, high-stress jobs, and no time for complicated health programs. I’ve helped hundreds of women reduce spinal and joint pain, lift their energy, and clear the mental fog that holds them back.

If any of this resonates, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. I got you, mommy!

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