BEST FOOT FORWARD
After hours of physical abuse from constant pounding
and tapping, your feet deserve a break! Feet take a
constant beating every day, and we often blame foot pain
on a long day on our feet, or shoes with poor support.
Foot pain may be caused by other problems in your body
that shouldn’t be ignored.
Keep tabs on your feet by:
• examining your feet regularly
• wearing comfortable shoes that fit properly and offer
plenty of support
• keeping your toenails trimmed straight across
• allowing your feet to air-out after being in shoes.
Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing:
• joint stiffness
• tingling or numbness
• swelling
• discoloration or bruising
• inability or limiting of physical tasks due to foot
pain. ■
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