Foot care tips everyone should know!

Foot Pain is Not Normal - Your feet should mirror your general health. With the right fit, proper footwear and orthotics for your foot type, most common foot pain can be relieved and prevented.

Buy Shoes that Fit Your Needs - Most people do not know their true foot size (length and width) and too often purchase shoes that are too small. Today, many full service stores are equipped with foot scanning technology that is able to capture your foot size, arch type and pressure points and recommend the ideal footwear and orthotics for your needs.

Give Your Feet a Break - While we love our heels, women have four times as many foot problems as men and high heels are partly to blame. Whenever possible, wear comfortable shoes that fit your feet properly.

Nighttime Care - After being on your feet all day, give your feet a little TLC. Knead them gently with your thumbs to increase blood circulation. Then cover them with a good quality foot cream or nourishing gel to help keep the skin from cracking and drying.

Socks are Important Accessories - Socks are important foot health accessories too. Damp and dark conditions, such as those found in shoes, promote the growth of fungi, bacteria and odor. Protect your feet by wearing socks made with copper fibers that have been clinically proven to help eliminate these common problems and improve your skin’s appearance and texture.

Educate Yourself - Sites such as foot.com offer comprehensive information about foot conditions, sports injuries, foot health for diabetes, and an online shop with products that help treat or prevent foot pain.

*Always consult your podiatrist or physician if you suffer from persistent pain or a medical condition

6 common foot conditions & recommended solutions

Condition: Plantar Fasciitis

Definition: Inflammation of fibrous tissue along bottom of foot

Causes: Over-pronation (flat feet), high arch feet, sudden increase in physical activity, excessive weight gain, flipflops

Symptoms: Heel pain, heel spurs, arch pain first thing in the morning or after a period of prolonged rest

Treatment & Prevention: Orthotics with arch support & rearfoot posting, footwear with proper cushioning and shock absorption, stretching, night splints

Condition: Pregnancy & Feet

Definition: Over-pronation, edema

Causes: Weight gain, hormonal changes, flattened arches

Symptoms: Pain at the heel, arch, ball-of-foot, leg cramping, varicose veins

Treatment & Prevention: Orthotics with arch support & rearfoot posting, wide width footwear that incorporates stretch fabrics

Condition: Bunions

 Definition: A prominent bump on the inside of the foot around the big toe joint

Causes: Usually from wearing tight & narrow footwear with a constrictive toe box

Symptoms: Inflammation, swelling and soreness on the side surface of the big toe

Treatment & Prevention: Footwear with wide toe boxes, and stretch fabrics, orthotics, bunion shields, bunion night splints

Condition: Heel Pain Syndrome

 Definition: Extreme heel discomfort

Causes: Plantar Fasciitis or over-use repetitive stress

Symptoms: Pain underneath the heel or just behind it, where the tendon attaches to the heel bone

Treatment & Prevention: Heel cups or cradles, orthotics with arch support, shock absorption, cushioning, footwear with elevated heels

Condition: Metatarsalgia (Ball-of-Foot Pain)

Definition: Inflammation or pain at the bones and joints at the ball-of-foot

Causes: Thinning out of the fat pad, improper fitting footwear such as shoes with narrow toe boxes, high heels, excessive pressure

Symptoms: Pain in the region of the foot before the toes

Treatment & Prevention: Orthotics with metatarsal pads, proper fitting footwear with high, wide toe boxes, shoes with rocker bottoms

Condition: Achilles Tendonitis

Definition: Inflammation & degeneration of the tendon in the back of the leg that inserts into the heel

Causes: Over-pronation, improper fitting footwear, inadequate stretching

Symptoms: Shooting, burning or extreme piercing pain

Treatment & Prevention: Thorough stretching program, decrease in physical activity, heel cups or cradles, orthotics

Aetrex’s new, state-of-the-art, 2400 square-foot concept store, located in the heart of Englewood’s shopping district, features the most advanced technology in the footwear industry and the healthiest shoes on the market today. Stop by and enjoy a one-of-a-kind shopping experience and exceptional service. You’ll benefit from unsurpassed comfort and wellness without having to compromising on the highest fashion standards.

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16-18 East Palisade Ave
Englewood, NJ 07631
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