It’s sad, but true. Women abuse their feet, more often than you might expect them to. There are several common reasons why this happens, most of which are unintentional.
Studies indicate that approximately 90 percent of all procedures scheduled to correct common foot problems are performed on women. These problems include hammertoes and bunions.
Here are examples of how women abuse their feet. Making yourself aware of these situations will help to reduce the possibility of you personally having to deal with unhealthy or achy feet.
Tight Shoes
Although the reasoning is unclear, scores of women choose to wear shoes that are too tight for them. Many times, it’s thought to be a vanity issue. Whatever the case may be, it turns out to be a very unwise decision.
A fast and easy way to ascertain if you are wearing the correct size is to place one of your shoes next to your bare foot. If your foot is larger than your shoe, you have a problem.
Women Abuse Their Feet in High Heels
Unfortunately, there are many injuries that could be prevented from twisting an ankle or “falling off of” high heel shoes. That is, if so many women weren’t determined to wear them.
Consider purchasing shoes, in a variety of heel sizes. That way, your feet and legs will get a break from the pain that most high heels cause.
No Shoes
Yes, almost everyone enjoys the feeling of going barefoot, at least some of the time. However, depending on whether you’re in the comfort of your home or away, situations might arise.
There are any number of things such as pebbles, shards of glass and sticks that quickly cause foot injuries.
If you’re visiting a lake or public pool, and you aren’t wearing beach shoes, you might pick up toenail fungus This is the last thing you want to do.
Nylons
Nylon is a material that does not breathe. This in itself is an issue. Couple that with the fact that nylons cause your feet to sweat. Damp nylon rubbing against the skin can be very abrasive.
The fact that your feet are not able to breathe, makes them an excellent candidate for a fungal infection or athletes foot.
Nail Polish
If you are one to wear nail polish on a frequent basis, it’s recommended that you keep a watchful eye out for toenail fungus. When you wear polish, any fungal spores that may be present on a nail have nowhere to go. So, it remains where it’s at and the fungus typically spreads and gets worse.
Don’t hesitate to contact us, in the event you have questions about a fungal nail infection. Booking a consultation is extremely easy. We’re always available to assist you.
