Saturday 19 December 2015

How To Avoid Damaging Your Feet

The Importance of Wearing the right Shoes

The issues highlighted in the article below have mostly been caused by wearing unsuitable shoes.  Wearing the right shoes is crucial to avoid foot pain.  Women in particular are at risk of ruining their feet with high heels.  Here are ideas for helpful exercises and ways to avoid painful feet.   It pays to wear the right footwear to avoid pain and longterm damage to your feet.

  • 8 in 10 Americans experience some form of problem with their feet. With 26 bones and 33 joints in each foot, there’s plenty of opportunity for something to go wrong
  • Common foot problems that cause pain and discomfort include plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammertoes, toenail fungus, ingrown toenails, and plantar warts. Simple and inexpensive treatments are provided
  • Foot exercises can make a big difference for problems such as plantar fasciitis, bunions, and hammertoes. Video demonstrations of helpful exercises and stretches are included

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