The tarsal and metatarsal bones fit together in the middle of the foot and are supported by various ligaments, muscles and tendons to form the foot arches. It can also help to go bare foot when you can to reduce the amount of pressure and friction through the feet and thus reduce pain in the foot arch. Shoes should be supportive, comfortable, cushioned, provide the appropriate level of arch support and be the correct width.
Foot arch pain is often caused by ill-fitting shoes, especially ones with little arch support or that are too tight.įootwear is particularly important if you are going to be spending long periods on your feet or for sporting activities such as running. It sounds simple but footwear plays an important role in how our feet feel.
Trench foot develops with prolonged exposure to damp conditions, poor foot hygiene and sweaty feet and typically affects hikers, festival-goers & runners.Ĭommon symptoms of trench foot include swollen, white/grey feet, prickly pain under foot, numbness, pins and needles, blistering and possible gangrene if left untreated.įind out all about the common causes, symptoms and treatment options, including which celebrities have suffered from it, in the Trench Foot section. Also known as Immersion Foot, trench foot is caused by tissue & nerve damage due to reduced blood flow to the feet. Trench foot tends to cause pain on the bottom of both feet.
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