Fitter feet

Looking after your feet is one of the most important aspects of personal health care, whatever your age. During your lifetime, your feet could walk the equivalent of four times around the world! To make sure that your feet stay fit, you need to look after them, keeping them clean, warm and well supported.

Trouble with your feet?

Generally our feet serve us well, but they are subjected to a lot of stress and strain. Wearing shoes which don’t fit properly, walking on hard pavements or even just standing still can all take their toll on your feet.

Never ignore minor foot troubles.They may not seem to matter very much at the time, but can get worse unless you seek proper attention and treatment.

Symptoms such as persistent pain, soreness or redness are warning signs. If, for example, you neglect a corn, it can develop and become more painful; in extreme cases, the corn may become infected and develop into an ulcer.

You may then start to change your walking pattern to avoid the pain which can lead to more serious problems. It may also cause other problems such as a bad back.

Always attend to foot problems quickly; this will save you discomfort in the future.