Beware of 10 bad habits that harm your foot health

People are most likely to neglect foot care. In fact, the feet are the part of the human body that bears the most pressure every day and is also the most tired part. It is particularly important to protect the health of the feet. The following 10 conditions are likely to affect the health of your feet.

The force on the feet is about 120% of the body weight. Dr. Bart Gastworth, a podiatrist at the University of Chicago, said that obesity changes the way the feet bear pressure, which can easily lead to plantar fasciitis and heel pain, and can also aggravate hammer toes and bunions.

Because the feet are farthest from the heart, they are most susceptible to poor circulation and loss of sensation, both complications that can lead to poor wound healing and risk of amputation. People with diabetes should go to the hospital to check their feet every year. In addition, the shoes must be comfortable to avoid abrasions and squeezing of the feet.

Dr. Taubman, president of the American Podiatric Medical Association, said peripheral vascular disease, caused by narrowing of the leg arteries, greatly increases the risk of foot diseases. In addition, smoking can also lead to poor blood circulation.

Foot diseases can also be inherited, so you should pay more attention to your parents' foot health.

Flat feet can weaken the ability of muscles and tendons to stretch, leading to Achilles tendinitis and arthritis. High arches can cause the foot to move in a stiff manner, reduce shock absorption, and increase stress on the knees and back. The former can be treated with corrective shoes or orthopedics; the latter should choose loose, soft-soled shoes to reduce the cushioning force on the feet.

A survey by the American Podiatric Medical Association found that more than 34% of men do not pay attention to whether their shoe size should be changed; 20% of women hurt their feet with shoes every week; and 8% of people suffer from ill-fitting shoes. In fact, as people age, their feet become wider and longer, so it is best to try on a few times before buying shoes.

Experts say that wearing high heels frequently concentrates the force on the heels and forefoot, which can lead to hammer toes, neuromas, bunions and toenail problems. Therefore, in most cases, the heel height should not exceed 2.5 inches (about 6.35 cm).

A warm and humid environment is most suitable for the reproduction of fungi. Therefore, you should often expose your feet to the sun, take off your socks in time when you get home, and let your feet sweat when exposed to the sun. It is usually best to choose socks that absorb moisture and perspiration.

When other parts of the body are sick, everyone will go to the doctor, but few people pay special attention to diseases of the feet. In fact, timely treatment, the use of medicated insoles or foot correction can relieve the condition as soon as possible.

Walking more can exercise the foot muscles and is the best way to protect your feet.