What treatments are available for foot discomfort in both strong and weak feet?

Uncomfortable feet are a common occurrence, often without the person being aware of the cause. This is typically caused by wearing shoes that are not appropriate for their width, length, or both. Depending on whether you have a strong foot or a weak foot, we explain how to choose your shoes.

Choosing the proper size for your shoes will prevent foot problems.

Finding out the size of your foot is the first step in selecting what kind of shoes will fit you the best. Your foot's health depends on you wearing the right shoes, which will also help you avoid a number of aches and problems.

Although every person has a different foot form, the following are the most typical:

  • Greek feet have longer second toes than large toes;
  • The first three toes are the same length, forming the "Roman foot"
  • The size of the toes on an Egyptian foot decreases from the biggest (big toe) to the smallest (little toe).

Besides these three kinds, humans also have strong (wide) and weak (narrow) feet. The width is more important this time around than the length. Finding the correct shoes and preventing foot pain depend on this.

If I have a powerful foot, how do I get my shoes to fit?

The powerful foot is wider than the normal foot in the forefoot and arch. Numerous factors, like hallux valgus (bunion) or a sunken arch, may be to blame for this.

Although there are tools that can determine if you have strong feet, it is best to consult a podiatrist or orthotist who can determine your unique morphology and offer a variety of solutions to ease your foot pain.

The form

If you have wide feet, stay away from pointed, elongated, and narrow-toed shoes. They might deform your foot and might be extremely uncomfortable. High heels are the same because they compress the front of the foot.

Shoes with a square or rounded toe and a looser fit will be much more comfortable and will assist to lessen your foot pain.

The material

Choose materials like genuine leather, suede, soft canvas, microfiber, etc. instead of stiff shoes. Your feet's comfort will significantly improve as a result of this. These can help with flexibility and will make your feet feel better.

DrLuigi medical footwear adapts to every foot shape, and also  increase blood circulation, reduce biomechanical and medical problems, and relax the user's bodily and mental states.

L.F.
04.10.2022.

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