Foot and Ankle Pain - 7 Tips to Avoid Pain
From avoiding pointy pumps to embracing exercise, there are tips to having healthy, happy feet
Not surprisingly, women are four times more likel than men to have foot problems. The main culprit? Fashionable, but poor fitting, high-heeled shoes with narrow toe boxes.
Thankfully, every woman can take steps to reduce foot pain:
- Maintain a moderate weight to avoid putting undue pressure on your feet.
- Don't smoke. Smoking decreases the blood supply to your feet.
- Exercise regularly. Exercising improves circulation, increases flexibility, and encourages both bone and muscle development.
- Eat a nutritious diet. Pay particular attention to getting enough calcium and vitamin D, and limit caffeine consumption.
- Buy shoes late in the day when your feet are at their largest.
- New shoes shouldn't require a "breaking in" period; they should feel comfortable immediately.
- Avoid heels higher than 2 inches and shoes featuring pointed toes.
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