After a toiling day, we often feel pain in our body. And because we have been walking all day, our feet get the worse of this suffering. Pain in heel or toes are usually due to intense work, but what if you are feeling the same pain even in a rather lazy and boring day?
Your arch is aching is due to your shoes.
While there may be other reasons for which visiting a podiatrist is usually recommended, footwear in general is one of the leading causes behind your suffering.
Mankind invented shoes to protect the feet - keep it clean, warm in winters and avoid injuries when walking on uneven and unprotected pavements. But with time, these became a statement of fashion, to the point that people often forget their primary purpose was to keep feet safer and healthier.
Long heels for instance have been found to cause tendonitis but women sparkled by the glimmer of fashion seldom look beyond the charm heels add.
Keeping it short, some shoes can hamper the movements of tendons, muscles as well as ligaments leading to flat feet and fallen arches, which leave only pain and discomfort in their wake.
People can have varying arches and its normal but some of the modern footwear is not always supportive and may require insoles for comfort. Insole support is usually required for people with low arches of the feet.
Having Pain in Only One Foot?It is also normal to have one leg bigger than the other. But the longer leg experiences more pressure during and may result in more discomfort as you go older. After 60s and 70s, hip and ankle pain may be a part of life. To avoid having these problems later on, visit a podiatrist at least once.
The podiatrist will not be prescribing expensive medications, so don't worry. In most cases, all she does is recommend appropriate footwear and insoles, and that is what I have been emphasizing throughout the post.
Useful Tips to Avoid Foot PainSince the stress is on footwear, I would recommend wearing shoes respective of the occasion. Flip flops are for summers, so wear them in hot seasons. Alternatively, you can use crocs. For running, use shoes especially made to ease running, like jogging shoes.
Experts say that shoes must be taken off at regular intervals to give them some air and light. Feet awkwardly enclosed in tight, uncomfortable shoes are just asking for pain.
But if you have no choice but to wear shoes for hours with no real breaks, pick shoes that do not compromise on comfort for looks. And at the end of the day, I would recommend a foot care regime that is easy to follow. Regular washing, cleaning, nail trimming, and massaging with cream can be wonderful for your feet.
And of you still experience pain; be sure to seek specialist assistance.
Content Created by Katie Pritchard with the help of Nixsi Foot Care Products
