Credits: Social Media
Three things a foot surgeon ‘would not do’ including wearing Crocs
Your feet are essential for body stability and balance, and an injury can be disastrous for your mobility.
A foot surgeon has revealed some things that he “would not do” for healthy feet – and you shouldn’t either.
3 things a foot surgeon ‘would not do’
Speaking on TikTok, foot and ankle surgeon Derek said he would never do these three things to avoid foot problems.
1. Wear Crocs
The first thing might upset a lot of people. He’d never wear Crocs – because they’re absolutely terrible for your feet!
- FOOT PAIN: 8 simple exercises to get rid of foot or toe cramps, as recommended by a sports chiropractor
He explained that they provide “no support” for your foot at all and can lead to conditions like plantar fasciitis and tendonitis.
Plantar fasciitis is�pain on the bottom of your foot, around your heel and arch, NHS explains, and tendonitis is�when a tendon is inflamed. Both can be very painful.
2. Get pedicures
Next up, the foot surgeon would never get a pedicure, which may be surprising and they are branded as being great for your feet.
The cosmetic procedure removes dead skin cells from the bottom of the foot, softens dead skin and shapes your toenails.
However, the medical professional said they often cause painful ingrown toenails, which require medical attention to cure.
Soaking your feet in the water can also lead to bacterial or fungal infections, especially if you have any cuts on your feet.
3. Do long-distance runs
The final thing he wouldn’t do is any long-distance runs, like marathons, which “can lead to tons of overuse injuries”.
They put extreme strain on your feet, which could lead to tendonitis, Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis.
On top of that, long-distance runs can also result in stress fractures, tiny cracks in the bone caused by repetitive force.
Another foot doctor has shared three popular shoes he would “never wear” – and Crocs topped that list too.
How to look after your feet
NHS Inform recommends washing and checking your feet for any problems or signs of infection daily for optimal foot care. You should cut and file your toenails once a week and smooth dry or hard skin using a foot file or pumice stone.
Always keep your feet clean and dry, especially between your toes, and check for cracks and breaks in the skin. Moisturize dry skin with foot balm that has urea as the main ingredient, but do not apply any cream between your toes.
The shoes you wear is also really important. A good shoe should support and protect your foot while allowing natural movement during walking. Badly fitting shoes can cause many problems including corns, calluses, bunions and ingrown toenails.
