Consider placing arch supports and soft insoles in your shoes, Dr. Steve Rosenberg, podiatrist, advises when accommodating your feet, especially at formal events. The foot support these products offer will help “cushion the foot from heel to toe and prevent the arch from collapsing while standing,” Rosenberg says. The support these products offer will also help with reducing bunion pain, swelling in the toe, and prevent slipping in shoes that are too large. He suggests looking for shoes that have “instant arches,” which can help prevent foot problems.
Proper foot support is of utmost importance in foot health. If your heel is hurting, see one of our podiatrists of Sutera and Jones Surgical Podiatry. Our doctors will treat your heel pain symptoms in addition to other podiatric-related needs.
The Importance of Proper Foot Support
Walking is an everyday function for both men and women, and in order to keep your body’s balance in order, you are going to need shoes that provide the proper kinds of support.
Poor foot support can cause pain and discomfort in the lower back, hips, knees, neck and shoulder. It also can lead to emotional stress, and physiological changes in the body. In order to avoid these problems, you must have proper foot support.
The arch is the most important part of the foot, which is where most of the support and balance of your feet lies. The arch of your foot varies in height, and as you age, this height can change. Proper foot support will help musculoskeletal issues, which causes inactivity or disability.
When looking for shoes that give proper support to your feet, you should refrain from wearing ill-fitting shoes. If footwear is too tight, this can affect the body’s posture, stress, bone deformities, and other foot and back pain. Therefore, it is important that shoes fit well in order to avoid these complications.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices in Media and Glen Mills, PA. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.
