Live Video Radio Interview: Dr. James Stoxen DC with George Daniels and Caryn Lee 106.3 FM WSRB-SOUL The G-Spot Radio Show Sunday, March 18, 2012 Watch this lighthearted yet informative video radio interview. … [Read more...]
Wiggles Founder, Anthony Field Shares Personal Insight During ‘Good Reading Magazine Blog’ Interview
March 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Q & A With Anthony Field Good Reading Magazine Blog March 27, 2012 Anthony Field is the creator and a founding member of the global phenomenon that is The Wiggles. Born in 1963 the youngest of seven children, he grew up in Sydney’s western suburbs. Anthony and his brothers Paul and John and purple Wiggle Jeff were members of the ′80s chart topping group The Cockroaches. For the first time, Anthony tells his inspiring, behind-the-scenes story of how he overcame depression, … [Read more...]
Video Tutorial # 162 How does the Human Spring Work to Absorb Impacts Without Cushion Footwear? My Research
March 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
These photos come from slow motion videos I did of a barefoot runner. The arch is like a spring; it has 26 bones in the foot, 33 joints and even a spring ligament. Arch “Leaf Spring” Bend Creates Energy When your body weight comes down it sits primarily on the first and second toe; the remaining three toes, number three through five work as guides. When the weight hit’s the arch, the arch bends as it descends a couple millimeters to a couple centimeters in the middle, … [Read more...]
Video Tutorial # 154 Barefoot or Shod? Which one is better? The debate!
March 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
My presentation is titled 'Run For Life, Barefoot' because the shoe industry is promoting the various different high-tech implements and the adjustments to the human foot. The foot is perfect when we’re born and they’re making these claims that wearing their shoes will make you a better runner, it is safer and you will be able to run a for a lifetime. They market the shoes as some sort of anti-aging device or something that will allow you to prevent injuries. In reality 30 … [Read more...]
Dr. James Stoxen DC Will Be Speaking At The Barefoot Running Festival Symposium, April 14, 2012 Boston MA
March 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Dr. James Stoxen DC Will Be Speaking At The Barefoot Running Festival Symposium April 14 1-4pm Boston Public Library Rabb Lecture Hall 700 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02216 The Barefoot Running Symposium is presented by the New England Barefoot Runners. This symposium is available to the general public at no charge on a first come, first serve basis. This FREE event occurs during (and is part of) the 1st Annual Boston Barefoot Running Festival. This event showcases well … [Read more...]
MEDIA ALERT: The Loneliness Of The Long-Distance Wiggle Discusses His New Book, How I Got My Wiggle Back
March 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Loneliness Of The Long-Distance Wiggle By David Free The Australian Newspaper March 24, 2012 Is there a job in the world that isn't considerably less fun than it looks? Being a Wiggle, you might suppose, would be a breeze. Roll out of bed at about 10, slip on the coloured shirt for a midday show, mingle backstage with some sexy celebrity mums, then spend the remainder of the day reclining in a hot tub full of cash. Anthony Field, the Blue Wiggle, has … [Read more...]
Media Alert: Dr. James Stoxen DC Will Be On The G Spot Radio Show With George Daniels And Caryn Lee This Sunday Night!
March 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Dr. James Stoxen DC Will Be On The G Spot Radio Show With George Daniels And Caryn Lee This Sunday Night! WSRB-FM 106.3 March 25th, after 9:20pm You Don't Want To Miss It!!!!!!!!! Here it streaming from this online link: G-Spot Streaming Online … [Read more...]
Dr. James Stoxen DC Interviews Professional Boxer, Jimmy Sandoval About His Upcoming Fight, Friday, March 30, 2012
March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Dr. James Stoxen DC Interviews Professional Boxer, Jimmy Sandoval, 'Superfly' at Team Doctors, Chicago IL March 20, 2012 They speak about his upcoming fight: Friday, March 30, 2012 at The Radisson Hotel Star Plaza 800 East 81st Avenue Merrillville, IN 46410 Doors open at 7:00pm General Admission - 30.00 VIP Table Seat - 50.00 Ringside Table Seat - 100.00 To Buy Tickets Call: 1-888-550-6570 Call Dr. Stoxen if you plan to go … [Read more...]
MEDIA ALERT: Dr James Stoxen DC Was On The G Spot Radio Show With George Daniels And Caryn Lee.
March 18, 2012 by 1 Comment
MEDIA ALERT: Dr James Stoxen DC Was On The G Spot Radio Show WSRB-FM 106.3 With George Daniels And Caryn Lee Sunday, March 18, at 9:40 p.m You don't want to miss it!!!!! LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW LIVE BY CLICKING HERE! … [Read more...]
“When Exercise Accelerates Aging!” By Dr. James Stoxen DC
March 9, 2012 by 3 Comments
When Exercise Accelerates Aging Dr James Stoxen DC October 19, 2007 In preparation for Dr. Stoxen's appearance on WGN Channel 9 for special medical report This special news report will feature Dr James Stoxen, D.C., President of Team Doctors, Chiropractic Treatment and Training Centers. Dr. Stoxen will talk about how mainstream research has confirmed that inflammation accelerates aging. Now, a growing number of experts believe as a result, in some cases, … [Read more...]
Video Tutorial #157 Barefoot Running Is Normal. Shod Running Is Abnormal? Rationale Based On Solid Training Principles
March 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
All footwear including running shoes are binding or motion altering devices! Period! Therefore these devices weaken the spring suspension system and absolutely weaken both the human spring ability to protect the body from the forces of the landings of walking and running. The only natural way to run is barefoot. Therefore running with footwear should be considered unnatural running and should be considered an activity, which accelerates the aging process and puts at risk your … [Read more...]
Why Do I Run Barefoot…
February 21, 2012 by 17 Comments
Dr Stoxen, How Did You Discover the Human Spring Model and Why Do You Run Barefoot? When I first opened my practice, I wanted to be able to heal people and, at the same time, train sports champions. I went on a personal and professional mission not to only build a complete knowledge of the human body - the way we move and why - but to uncover the secrets of elite performance. My first decade in practice, I volunteered to treat athletes at every possible sports event, … [Read more...]
I Have Heel Pain. Should I Give Up On Barefoot Running?
January 27, 2012 by 2 Comments
Heel Pain ICD-9 719.47 Heel Spur ICD-9 726.73 I Have Heel Pain. Should I Give Up On Barefoot Running? Tips For Better Health Ask the doctor, Dr. James Stoxen DC Whatever your level of running, regular racing, fitness running, or occasional jogging, aches and pains are a part of the sport. While aches and pains should never be ignored, some are more significant than others because they signify chronic running injury. The most commonly injured areas include the arch and heel … [Read more...]
Should I Do Other Cardio Between Running Days? Barefoot Running Society Forum Question
December 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Question: Let's say I'm running/walking 3 days a week, such as the C25K or E25K program I'm currently working on. Should I engage in other cardio activities such as cycling or elliptical during the running "off" days in between? Or would it be better to have the off days be TRUE rest days with no cardio activities? Despite hating stationary indoor workouts, I was leaning more towards the elliptical if I do anything, since that's probably lower impact than even cycling for me. We have plenty … [Read more...]
Video Tutorial #84 Dr James Stoxen DC Demonstrates Scissor Stretching Of The Feet
August 5, 2011 by 12 Comments
The Human Spring is a concept I developed based on the fact that the body is like a spring mechanism. When you Impact with the ground our body mass comes down with a certain amount of acceleration which creates a force on the body that actually deforms the shape and stores energy during this deformation process. When you push off of the ground it releases that deformity and returns back to it's original shape. Stretching the foot can help to increase the depth of the loading … [Read more...]
Video Tutorial #7 The Four Primary Functions Of The Human Spring Mechanism
May 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
What is it the Human Spring Mechanism and the theory behind it? 1. What the theory says is that the human spring stores mechanical energy therefore it is an efficiency mechanism. A spring is a structure that deforms its physical shape. During that formation process that spring stores potential energy. Then it reforms back to its EXACT original shape and releases the energy back into the mechanism. Think about a spring when you squeeze it down it stores energy and when you let it go that … [Read more...]
Video Tutorial #6 Important Functions Of The Human Spring Mechanism, To Protect The Body From Impact Forces
May 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The functions of The Human Spring: The Human Spring recycles energy through the spring mechanism The Human Spring is a protective mechanism The Second important function of the Human Spring is that is absorbs the forces of the landings. Therefore it is a protective mechanism that protects you from the impacts. Kids fall down and cry for a minute and then get up and run around like nothing ever happened. When we as adults fall down sometimes we have a hard time getting up. We … [Read more...]
Chicago Tribune: “Naked Feel Is In Works For Shoes”, Dr Stoxen Predicts and Recommends Minimalist Shoes To Converse Japan, In 2007
December 30, 2007 by 1 Comment
Chicago Tribune, “Naked Feel Is In Works For Shoes”, Dr Stoxen Predicts and Recommends Minimalist Shoes To Converse Japan, In 2007 Humans have been running barefoot, walking barefoot or in minimal footwear (moccasins and sandals) since the beginning of time. And like all children you ran barefoot. “Minimalist footwear” such as five finger shoes or barefoot running sandals have become popular of late, particularly in the barefoot running community. Research conducted on barefoot … [Read more...]
