7 Things That Might Be Making Your Feet Hurt

Feet

Excessive usage, ill-fitted footwear, and even genetics can lead to foot conditions and diseases that can significantly limit your mobility.

Here are some everyday things people might be doing that are harmful to their feet:

  • Wearing improper shoes.

In addition to standing on our feet for extended periods, we may also be forcing our feet into tight, stiff shoes and subjecting them to the abnormal angles of high heels, pushing them against concrete and asphalt, and suffocating them.

  • Incorrect toenail trimming.

Even though how you trim your nails, especially that of your feet, may seem insignificant in the broad scheme of things, it’s crucial for your general health and wellness, particularly if you have diabetes.

Curved toenail cutting promotes the growth of ingrown toenails. Make sure your toenails are not too short and are clipped straight across to avoid this nasty condition.

  • Improper foot support.

You undoubtedly already know that wearing uncomfortable shoes can lead to blisters. However, blisters are by no means the only foot problem that can be brought on by improper foot support. Your chances of sprains, fractures, inflamed tendonitis, and other conditions like warts, bunions and hammertoes, might rise if you do not have proper foot support to evenly distribute the weight and pressure on your feet.

  • High-intensity exercises.

Heel pain or plantar fasciitis can develop when feet are overworked, which frequently results from wearing the wrong shoes or engaging in high-intensity exercises without warming up. When you put pressure on your feet, the plantar fasciitis becomes stressed, and if left untreated, it can prevent you from moving around or doing your daily chores, like walking.

  • Diabetes.

For people with diabetes, more often have acute and shooting foot pain. Numbness may also be present. If you ignore your blood sugar levels and do not manage your diabetes, your feet will definitely suffer.

  • Improper orthotics.

The feet can’t perform their functions when the joints are inflamed or out of alignment. Improper orthotics can damage your feet instead of supporting them and increase your risk of trips, falls, sprains and fractures. These issues will affect your feet, ankles, knees and even your lower back.

  • Obesity.

Many people experience foot pain as a result of obesity. This is brought on by the additional weight the feet bear while carrying out regular tasks. Overweight persons frequently have heel pain, which can develop into plantar fasciitis.

Typically, a podiatrist can identify the source of your foot problems and recommend the proper treatment. Consult yours today to treat and manage foot pain.

At the New Jersey Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons Group, there are almost 30 foot and ankle surgeons, podiatrists, and doctors. With more than 30 locations, from Newark, NJ, to Cape May, NJ, we value convenience and excellent service for our patients. We offer compassionate, cutting-edge care across our network, and we are here to address all your foot concerns. Our group is among the best foot and ankle providers in the country. To schedule an appointment, first find a podiatrist in your area.