Health aNd Fitness Guide

* Ill-fitting shoes don’t cause bunions, that painful swelling on the first joint of the big toe. High heels and toe-squishing footwear might contribute to the condition, but these abdominal bony growths form because of a laxity in the joint at the base of the big toe.
* A stress fracture in the foot is often one of the first signs of osteoporosis.
* Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the connective tissue running from your heel to the base of your toes. It becomes more common with age. A doctor can suggest a regimen of pain medication and stretches.
* Cutting away corns, the painful area of thickened skin on the foot, or removing them with medicated pads at home can lead to infection.Most corns are caused by ill-fitting shoes, or by rolling your feet inward or outward while walking.
* Broken toe bones that don’t heal properly can lead to arthritis and deformities later in life.