If you suffer from foot problems, there are multiple things that you can do to relieve some of the discomfort experienced by your feet. Here are a few of them:
Stop wearing shoes with high heels.
When you wear a high heel shoe, the weight of your body is largely placed on the front half of your foot. As a result, your feet spread and experience additional pressure from the sides of your shoes. This can result in uncomfortable podiatric conditions, such as bunions.
Bunions are caused by an inflammation of the big toe joint. They often occur due to regular irritation of the joint from wearing uncomfortable footwear.
Instead of high heel shoes, look for fashionable alternatives with heels that are much lower. Shoes with heels that are an inch or less in height can still offer the fashionable flair that you desire without compromising the health of your feet.
Don't shop for shoes in the morning.
In the morning, soon after you have awakened, your feet are likely at their smallest size of the day. Over time, as the day progresses, your feet swell. Thus, if you purchase shoes in the morning, your feet will likely be uncomfortable by the time you take them off in the evening.
Look for shoes with shock-absorbing insoles.
Your feet already carry the full weight of your body as you walk about. When you walk on hard surfaces without adequate shock-absorbent shoes, your feet experience even greater amounts of impact and pressure.
There are many different types of insoles that are available nowadays to help distribute your body weight and absorb shock. Specialized materials, such as gels and foams can help alleviate much of the discomfort that tired feet feel during the day.
Some shoes are designed with shock-absorbent insoles already in place. However, they can be purchased separately as inserts for shoes that don't include this feature.
Go barefoot when possible
As you move about your home, there's no reason to wear shoes. It is often best to give your feet a break from footwear and allow them to remain unrestrained whenever possible.
Walking around without shoes can help ensure that your feet remain well aligned and that the muscles of your feet get regular exercise to help lessen their chance of injury. Additionally, it just feels good.
To learn more ways to protect the health of your feet and alleviate discomfort, schedule an appointment with a foot doctor in your area.
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