| How to Take Care of Your Feet. |
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| Written by Administrator | |
| Wednesday, 09 April 2008 | |
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One in six Americans is plagued by foot trouble, caused mostly by ill- fitting shoes, according to the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society. Overweight men and women put added strain on their feet simply by walking. What's worse, pain that starts with the feet may not end there. It goes from your feet to your knees to your hips to your back to your neck. Women are especially vulnerable because of high heels. High heels can throw the spine and pelvis out of alignment, as well as overload the balls of your feet which can cause blisters, corns, bunions and hammer-toes. Flip-flops or flat shoes that don't offer arch support can cause knee pain, because your knees will turn inward, affecting your hips and throwing your body out of alignment. This can lead later to even more serious orthopedic problems.
How you treat your feet can mean the difference between mild soreness and chronic conditions that require more than an over-the-counter remedy. Some people care more about how a shoe makes them look than how it makes their body feel. In fact, 42 percent of women say they'd wear shoes that are uncomfortable in order to look more stylish, says an American Podiatric Medical Association study. For women, the right shoe is crucial. Round- or square-toed styles are easier on the feet than pointy ones. But regardless of shape, if your shoes are too small and rub against your toes, you run the risk of developing painful bunions, corns and hammertoes. Fortunately, minor foot discomfort can be eased with the help of orthotic devices, heel cups/orthotics to alleviate plantar fasciitis and heel pain, metatarsal pads under the ball of the foot and arch supports in shoes, which are available over the counter or can be custom made, to your feet, for the ultimate support. Call our Rancho Cucamonga, CA store (909-987-5555) to make an appointment for a FREE "Foot Scan and Gait Analysis". It's a $75 Value!! |
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