If you are like the millions of Americans who spend most of their days on their feet then you know the importance of taking care of your feet. Foot pain is a common ailment especially among adults, but young people that are active in sports also suffer from foot pain from time to time.
Proper foot wear, such as a good comfortable pair of walking shoes, can not only relieve foot pain, but it can actually improve foot health. We all know the problems that can arise from wearing poorly fitting shoes. This is perhaps the most important first step to prevent your feet from complaining. You foot wear must fit your feet, and do so comfortably.
If you are a person with high arches in your feet, be sure to get shoes with good arch support. Another common condition that people suffer from who have high arches is plantar fasciitis. This is a condition where pain develops in the heel due to the muscle between the ball of the foot and the heel becoming aggravated and causing pain. If this condition gets serious the pain can be quite intense.
There are a number of truly innovative products on the market that are not only comfortable on the feet, help to reduce foot pain, but also improve balance and muscle tone in the legs and ankles. These shoes are a fit more expensive, but those who have them generally love them. Check some out! Look for shoes with a curve in the bottom of the shoe, some are called rocker shoes, and try them on. They take a second to get used to , but after a little bit, you don’t even realize the bottom is curved.
Healthy feet are happy feet!. When your feet are comfortable and happy, you will be too. Take care of those old friends that do so much for you… your feet!
Scott Scothern writes about my feet hurt and about my feet hurt.