Thousands of Pain Sufferers Becoming Crazy �Bout Z-CoiL� Pain Relief Footwear�

(I-Newswire) March 22, 2005 - (Z-CoiL Footwear -- Albuquerque, NM) � "About a year ago I injured both of my Achilles tendons and was told by my doctor that I had micro-tears in my left and a hole in my right," says Tania Holloway of Philadelphia. "My doctor told me I had to wear shoes with a two-inch heel for six months to help the tendons heal. I was in pain and hobbling with every step I took."

Millions of Americans suffer from painful foot, leg, and back problems, and often find prescription pain medications and even surgery don't solve the problem. Tania's pain continued until she found
Z-CoiL� Pain-Relief Footwear�, a fairly new competitor in the pain relief industry.

After trying her first pair of Z-CoiL� shoes, Tania says, "I hobbled in and bounced out. Within minutes of trying on a pair of the shoes, I was virtually pain-free. I am a true Z-CoiL� devotee and tell everyone about the shoes. I am healed now, but still wear my Z-CoiL� footwear � they are truly may favorite shoes."

Z-CoiL� Pain Relief Footwear� is unusual and evokes a wealth of comments, but its wearers are becoming fiercely loyal and defensive about what's on their feet. The shoes are vastly becoming a hot ticket for people whose careers require extensive hours spent walking or standing, and also to people who suffer from conditions such as plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, arthritis, sciatica, lower back pain, hip pain, and knee problems.

What is so remarkable about Z-CoiL� Footwear? The design is simple and scientifically sound, yet an unexpected component sets them apart. Start with a rigid orthotic plate that offers stability, protection, and support to the foot, combine it with a one-inch-thick neoprene forefoot to cushion each step, and then place a tempered steel coil under the heel to absorb body weight. The result is an unusual-looking yet functional shoe that customers report provides sometimes immediate and unmistakable relief from pain and associated discomfort in the foot, leg or back area.

The history of these shoes is as remarkable as the pain-free success stories they are creating. New Mexico inventor Alvaro Z. Gallegos is on a mission to help people in pain, and brings a whole new dimension to the footwear.

As a long-distance runner, Al had experienced severe pain for years due to impact, and he found himself wishing that a shoe manufacturer would design a shoe with a spring in the heel to absorb the shock to his body. After waiting patiently for a number of years for this to happen, he finally decided to make the shoe himself.

He started by taking a pair of his running shoes to his local butcher, who sliced the sole of the shoe from the heel up to the arch. Using a piano-wire steel spring that he ordered from a manufacturer in Texas, and a large quantity of glue, he inserted the spring under the heel. From the first step, he knew he was on to something. Fifteen years and dozens of prototypes later, Z-CoiL� Footwear was born, and the fledgling company began selling Al's Z-CoiL� shoes to the public.

"I have had back problems for years and have some pinched nerves in my neck," says Sonia Meisenbach of Jacksonville, Arkansas, who has spent years in jobs that forced her to stand for hours. "Since I have been wearing my Z-CoiL� shoes, I have not had any problems. I work for a spine doctor and I can't wait to tell him how much I really believe in these shoes."

"I have really noticed that when I'm standing in one spot, I don't fidget to get comfortable," Sonia adds. "My legs and feet don't hurt or burn � that's what I love the most."

This amazing line of footwear is available through distributors nationwide, two Canadian provinces, one Mexican state and in Puerto Rico. For general information about the Z-CoiL Footwear company, call 800.268.6239 or visit the company's website at www.zcoil.com to find locations throughout the state.


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