Do not underestimate foot health, these 4 ways to maintain it

Foot

The many activities that require us to move making foot health is important to note. Every time walk, the feet should be can to sustain body weight. If sick, then ascertained will hamper mobility.

"Oftentimes people do not pay attention to health and condition their feet, whereas foot health also must be prioritized," said Dr. Marian T. Hannan, foot health expert of the Institute for Aging Research at Hebrew SeniorLife.

At every step, the foot involves tissue between the bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments. All this combined with the load sustained by it. Therefore, feet susceptible to problems such as fractures, joint pain, and swelling that runs along the bottom of the foot (plantar fasciitis).

If not treated, foot problems can continue to worsen. As a result, pain can interfere with your ability to walk or up down the ladder. This pain can also continues and cause pain on the knees, hips and backs. These problems will continue to evolve and limit daily activities.

Several things can cause leg pain or numbness, such as exercise and excessive physical activity. Not do warming up properly before exercise can also make a foot be injury. In addition, overweight and use shoes whose size do not fit also become cause of foot problems.

Here are some ways to maintain healthy feet:

1. Note the size and material used shoes

Always try the shoe that will be purchased with wear it and walking. If indeed feels narrow or uncomfortable should not be forced to buy, because it will cause abrasion on the feet.

2. Wash the feet regularly

Every completed activity, make it a habit to wash your feet with warm water and scrub. Rub gently with a clean towel, especially between the toes.

3. Wear clean socks

Always change socks regularly. If indeed activity at the time it is enough many and sweaty feet, you should immediately change socks. This is so that moisture feet awake and avoid the appearance of foot odor.

4. Doing foot sports

Dr. Hannan asserts, increasingly many foot sports then the blood flow will get better and this is important for a healthy body. One of them is with walking mild or jogging.

In addition, you can try this way: Sit down and rotate your ankle in one direction, then alternately to the other direction. This exercise helps to stretch and strengthen the legs.

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