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The Importance of Foot Care for People with Arthritis

The Importance of Foot Care for People with Arthritis - SelectFlex

Foot care is especially important for people with arthritis as it can greatly impact their daily life and mobility. Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation and pain in the joints, and it can affect any joint in the body, including those in the feet (Arthritis Foundation). Here are some tips on how to prevent and treat foot problems related to arthritis:

  1. Wear comfortable and supportive shoes that fit well. Avoid shoes with high heels or tight-fitting shoes as they can put pressure on the toes and cause pain.
  2. Use shoe inserts or orthotics to provide extra support and cushioning for the feet  (American Podiatrist Association).
  3. Keep your feet warm by wearing socks and shoes in cold weather. Cold weather can cause the joints to stiffen, making it more difficult to move.
  4. Keep your feet clean and dry to prevent infection.
  5. Exercise regularly to keep your feet and legs strong. Gentle exercises such as walking, swimming, and cycling can help to improve circulation and reduce pain in the feet (Institute for Preventative Foot Health).
  6. Use a foot soak to help relax the muscles and ease pain. Add Epsom salt or essential oils to a basin of warm water and soak your feet for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Use a foot cream or lotion to moisturize the skin and prevent dryness, cracking, and infection.
  8. Massage your feet to help improve circulation and reduce pain. Use a tennis ball or a massage roller to gently massage the soles of your feet.
  9. Try to maintain a healthy weight to reduce the pressure on your feet and joints.
  10. Consult a doctor or a podiatrist if you experience persistent pain or discomfort in your feet. They can recommend specific treatments and exercises to help manage your condition.

In conclusion, foot care is essential for people with arthritis as it can help to prevent and treat foot problems related to the condition. By following these tips, people with arthritis can maintain healthy feet and improve their overall quality of life. It is important to consult with a doctor or podiatrist to get the best advice and treatment for your specific condition.

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HOW BODY WEIGHT AFFECTS YOUR FEET

HOW BODY WEIGHT AFFECTS YOUR FEET - SelectFlex
***January is Health Weight Awareness Month***

In addition to a slew of other health issues, carrying around extra weight on your body can cause some serious problems with your feet and ankles. As weight balloons, it will cause your body to shift how it distributes its balance, meaning that you have extra stress on your feet. Having your weight unevenly distributed can result in a lot of pain. This pain is present even when doing your simple, everyday tasks, like walking for a short distance.

1) Extra Weight Can Flatten Your Feet
Your feet have tendons and ligaments that bundle the bones together and hold them in place. Obesity can stress these ligaments and tendons, causing them to tear and break (Medical News Today). This can cause fallen arches and flat feet. When the arch of your foot lowers, it can cause your feet and every step to be painful. It lowers the effectiveness of their shock absorption, creating pain with every step. By using shoe inserts that can make each step more comfortable, you can stop this process in its tracks.

2) You Might Tear Your Plantar Fascia
An important part of your body is the plantar fascia, which connects the heel to your toes. Extra weight can cause stress during your daily activities. If you are overweight and are experiencing pain in your heels, you may have a case of plantar fasciitis. Investing in comfortable insoles for the inside of your shoes can help you avoid or correct this painful foot affliction.

3) Bone Spurs May Affect You
Carrying extra weight on your body can make your bones rub together. To prevent this from happening, your body may create some foot bone spurs. These are outgrowths from the bones in your feet (Mayo Clinic). Because of the stress that weight places on your joints, it is more likely that an overweight person will suffer from these. Being obese can affect them negatively, adding to the pain, stiffness, and tingling in your lower extremities. Talk to a doctor about effectively managing the pain caused by your bone spurs.

4) You Can Develop Localized Arthritis in Your Ankles
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports (CDC.Gov).  that up to twenty percent of Americans suffer from arthritis. The two main forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. While arthritis can affect anyone, the instance of arthritis in people of larger weights is greatly enhanced. Arthritis in the ankles is a form of osteoarthritis. It happens when your cartilage wears down, that flexible and durable tissue that protects your bones from rubbing together at the joints. Obesity can cause your cartilage to wear away faster. While osteoarthritis is a stress injury, rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune issue where your body attacks its own joint tissue. Studies have shown that chemicals found in adipose tissue (fat) can cause rheumatoid arthritis to get even worse (Arthritis Foundation).

5) Diabetes Can Greatlyt Affect the Health of Your Feet
In addition to your weight distribution, your feet need adequate circulation and blood flow to stay healthy. Diabetes, which disproportionately affects those of larger weights, can cause a reduction of the flow of blood to your feet. If you develop sores on your feet, they can quickly become ulcerated and difficult to treat. Numbness in your extremities is an important reason to seek the aid of a medical professional. Over 70,000 amputations are done of feet and lower legs every year. It is important to your health to stay up to date on all medications and get a regular check up to catch issues before they get worse.

With so many issues that can affect your feet, it is no surprise that you will want to find relief. Give yourself appropriate and adjustable arch support and minimize foot pain by using orthotic insoles by SelectFlex®. They are committed to staying current on all the trends in orthotics and can bring you customizable arch support.

Introducing SelectFlex
SelectFlex can increase comfort and reduce pain in the feet by correcting alignment, supporting the arch, providing more ankle support and cushioning the feet. In other words, it can help promote more normal gait and mobility. I invite you to learn more about SelectFlex Arch Control Insoles. We have worked with an orthotics company and our own engineers and product designers to develop a shoe insert that closely imitates the function of certain ligaments in the foot. Our adjustable PowerLift® Arch can provide as much as 89 percent more arch support than other inserts at about one-quarter the cost of custom prescription orthotics. You can find out more about us here:  (Welcome To SelectFlex) You can also text us at (844) 600-0082. I hope you will want to find out more about how our product can help you with your peripheral neuropathy. On behalf of SelectFlex, we look forward to serving you.

 

 

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