What's Wrong With Your Feet?
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Hammer Toes
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Foot ulcers
- Nerve pain
- Verrucae
- Cracked Heels
- Ingrown Toenails
- Fungal Nail Infections
- Sesamoiditis
- Corns and calluses
- Neuropathy
- Bone Spurs
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Poor circulation
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Hammer Toes
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Foot ulcers
- Nerve pain
- Verrucae
- Cracked Heels
- Ingrown Toenails
- Fungal Nail Infections
- Sesamoiditis
- Corns and calluses
- Neuropathy
- Bone Spurs
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Poor circulation
Top Ten Tips for Healthy Feet
- Foot pain is not normal. Do not ignore foot pain. If pain persists, see a podiatrist.
- Inspect your feet regularly. Look out for changes in colour and temperature. Check for cracks or cuts in the skin.
- Wash your feet daily, especially between the toes, making certain that you dry them completely.
- When cutting your toenails, cut them straight across, but not too short. Cutting nails at the corner or along the sides can lead to ingrown toenails.
- If you have blisters do not pop them.
- Make sure your shoes fit properly. It is best to buy new shoes later in the day when feet tend to be at their largest.
- Do not wear the same pair of shoes every day. Alternate your footwear.
- Keep your shoes in good condition. Run-down heels put uneven pressure on your foot, which can cause pains throughout the body.
- Do not forget to apply sunscreen to the tops of your feet.
- Apply ice if you suspect a fracture, sprain or dislocation in your feet. Do not use heat or hot water, which promotes blood flow and greater swelling.
These tips for keeping your feet healthy are provided by the Federation of International Podiatrists:
