Healthy Foot New Year's Resolutions
How has 2022 flown by so quickly? It's time to make our New Year's Resolutions. Taking better care of our health is a popular resolution this time of year. It's a great idea, but since most people don't think about foot health until they have a problem, may I suggest starting from the bottom?
It’s understandable that people tend to neglect their feet, and are even unaware of their current condition, since they spend so much time covered up. It is beneficial, however, to pay attention to your feet' health as well as your overall health, as any podiatrist will tell you. It is possible for feet to indicate what is going on with your body, from incorrect posture to poor blood circulation, and so forth.
You can maintain healthier feet in 2023 by following these seven resolutions:
1. Exercise
Workout can have a significant impact on your overall health, including your feet. One of the simplest forms of exercise is walking, which does wonders for keeping your feet in good shape. Regular exercise will also help you to lose weight (if you need to). If your feet are less stressed, your feet will be less stressed. This is especially important for people who work on their feet all day and play sports all the time.
2. Watch What You Eat
For healthier feet, avoid foods that cause inflammation in the body. Everyone knows what they eat affects their body, but they don't consider their feet.
3. Practice a Daily Foot Care Regimen
To prevent dryness and cracking, clean your feet before bed and apply moisturizer.
4. Stop Foot Pain
Our foot doctors can relieve your pain and discomfort if you find that they are bothering you regularly. In many cases, foot pain is caused by the interaction between your gait and your footwear. Almost all non-impact foot and ankle injuries result from wearing inappropriate footwear consistently. In order to relieve your pain and discomfort, and figure out exactly what is bothering you, you must consult one of our friendly foot doctors.
5. Change Your Athletic Shoes Every Six Months
In time, even the best athletic shoe will no longer be able to properly support your feet. You put yourself at risk for sports-related injuries if you continue to wear them after they are worn out because you can throw off your foot alignment. In the long run, wearing old, worn out athletic shoes is more expensive than replacing them every 300 to 500 miles- or every six months.
6. Limit High Heel and Flip-Flop Use
Your feet can be hurt by both high heels and flip-flops. Flip-flops offer no support to your feet, and they are easily infected and injured because of their open design. You may end up with bunions, calluses, and corns when wearing high heels. This can damage your foot structure, leading to bunions, calluses, and corns. If you wear these things occasionally, it should be fine, but most of the time you should wear protective and supportive shoes.
7. Measure Your Feet
Approximately 80% of foot problems are caused by wearing the wrong shoe size. Next time you are shopping for shoes, have your foot measured to ensure you are buying the correct size.
It is easy to overlook foot care until we experience foot pain. By following the above foot care resolutions, we can prevent foot pain from occurring in the future.
You can contact our office at 949-588-8833, or visit our website at https://www.ocfootdoctor.com. Our offices are in Laguna Hills, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, Foothill Ranch, and Costa Mesa.
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The information contained above is intended for general reference purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice or a medical exam. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professionals before starting any new treatment. Health information on this website MUST NOT be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease without the supervision of your doctor.
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