Common Foot Problems and Their Solutions

We squeeze them in tight shoes for hours on end, let them carry us around all day long, and forget they even exist until they're no longer able to meet our high demands. Our feet deserve better than that, so no wonder they act out in sometimes predictable, and other times quite unpredictable ways.

If your feet have been causing you problems, don't think you're alone. Sadly, there are hundreds of thousands of people around the world going through the exact same agony you seem to be feeling right now. The good news is, this makes finding a tried and true solution that much easier, and this short article on the 4 Common Foot Problems and Their Solutions is here to help you find out what your symptoms mean and what you can do about them.

Corns and Calluses

Corns are usually painless

Though not the same condition, corns and calluses are both caused by friction and pressure when the bony parts of your feet rub against your shoes, so treating one usually helps you get rid of or prevent the other one as well. Corns typically occur at the bottom of the feet and the sides of toes, and can in some cases become quite painful. Calluses, on the other hand, are thickenings of the outermost layer of the skin, and are completely painless.

Ingrown Toenails

You can treat ingrown toenails at home

Ingrown toenails have a range of causes, from wearing ill-fitting shoes to improper trimming and even genetics, so most likely this is a problem you've experienced at least once in your life. Simply put, an ingrown toenail occurs when the nail starts to grow into the nail groove, which usually causes severe pain and discomfort, as well as redness, swelling or drainage from the toe. Unlike the above-mentioned conditions, however, ingrown toenails are a bit easier to get rid of on your own.

Solution: Soften, Trim and Protect

Once you soften the surrounding skin either with the help of a nail softener, or a nice foot soak, trim the toenail straight across the tip without digging into the corners. Then carefully roll back the overgrown skin by slipping a small piece of cotton to lift the edge up from the skin. To further speed up the recovery and protect your recuperating toenail, you can even choose to use a Toe Cap.

If your feet are cramped in closed shoes most of the day, chances are you're more than familiar with at least one of these conditions. The solution is simple to recognise your symptoms and find the right treatment for your problem, and with our broad range of products for corns, calluses, athlete's foot, and ingrown toenails, you're bound to do so right here at ShoeInsoles.co.uk.

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