![]() If people spend a lot of their day sitting, for example, the muscles can tighten up, and wearing improper footwear can exacerbate the issue. “It’s associated with tight Achilles tendons and calf muscles. “The pain is usually on the bottom part of the heel,” Dr. Too much stress-from standing on your feet on a hard surface for a long time, improper shoes, or running-can cause irritation and tiny tears in the band of tissue. The plantar fascia supports the arch of the foot and absorbs stress. Peden says many patients have developed plantar fasciitis, which is inflammation of the band of tissue on the bottom of your foot.Ī common symptom is a stabbing pain in the heel that can be the most intense when you first step out of bed in the morning. That’s because the plantar fascia, which runs from the heel to the base of your toes, tightens overnight. Plantar fasciitis: another common foot problem “You want to avoid developing a chronic tendon issue, because those are harder to cure,” he says. Peden urges those with tendon issues to get proper treatment. “These tendon flares generally last a few months, but patients usually see improvement within a week or two.”ĭr. “Some people might need an ankle brace or additional inserts for their shoes, but for the vast majority, proper footwear is the answer,” he says. ![]() Finding footwear with good arch support is another must, Dr. The Fix: For acute pain, the first things to try are rest, ice, and staying off your feet as much as possible. Peden says he is also seeing more patients with posterior tibial tendonitis, which causes a collapsed arch or flat foot. It is quite painful and can be debilitating.”ĭr. “The tendon in the arch of the foot becomes inflamed as the foot gets flatter. “It can be an issue especially if people with flat feet spend six months to a year not wearing supportive shoes on a regular basis,” he says. Achilles tendonitis can cause pain and swelling in the foot and ankle.Īn injury, overuse, and flat fleet are all causes for Achilles tendonitis, Dr. The Achilles tendon runs from the back of your calf to your heel bone. Peden has seen in patients since the pandemic started is Achilles tendonitis, or inflammation of a tendon (a thick cord of tissue that connects muscles to bones). “A good rule of thumb is if it isn’t something you could walk in for a few blocks comfortably, you shouldn’t wear it around the house all day, either.” Tendonitis: A consequence of improper footwear And those are not activities to do with footwear that doesn’t have any support,” Dr. “If you are at home, you might go up and down stairs dozens of times a day-or do chores around the house. In general, avoid fluffy, formless slippers, he advises. The hard sole transfers that stress to the shoe rather than to the foot.” ![]() “A hard sole is important because the harder the sole, the less stress the joints and tendons in your foot experience with each step. That way, you don’t have to tie and untie your shoes 10 times a day,” Dr. “To be practical, I suggest a slip-on clog or slipper without laces. Sean Peden, MD, a Yale Medicine orthopaedic foot and ankle specialist If you are feeling foot pain, don’t be afraid to seek medical help. Peden means a hard-soled, slip-on shoe or slipper that is worn exclusively inside the home (ideally) to avoid bringing in dirt or bacteria. “If you have sore feet-or have had foot problems in the past-wearing a pair of what I call ‘house shoes,’ or ‘house slippers,’ is a good idea.”īy that, Dr. ![]() It may help to think of footwear as shock absorbers and, based on body type and gait, some of us need more shock absorption than others, Dr. “This can lead to a range of complications, from minor conditions such as calluses to major issues such as arch collapse.” Over the course of weeks or months, the strain of walking barefoot can add significant stress to your arches, tendons, plantar fascia, and joints,” he says. “All kinds of footwear protect your feet. Walking barefoot at home is not recommended for the same reason walking barefoot outside is ill-advised, Dr. Just as you would pick out an appropriate shoe for your commute into the office, it’s important to put the same level of thought into selecting an at-home shoe. ![]()
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