| Why Metatarsalgia May Caused by Your Shoes | | | | prevents foot injuries during running and jumping. |
| A fashionable pair of top designer shoes is one of | | | | Therefore, make sure to use shoes that have |
| the most prized possessions in a woman's | | | | proper cushioning and arch support that also fit |
| wardrobe. Consequently, high heels have become | | | | well |
| a unique statement of fashion. However, when | | | | Rigid shoes are another main source of foot pain |
| these kinds of shoes are consistently used, an | | | | in both males and females. In ladies, shoes that |
| array of conditions to our precious feet. Among | | | | are too tight, especially in the toe area, are the |
| them: ball-of-foot pain, hammertoes, bunions, and | | | | causes for most foot discomfort experienced. |
| arch support conditions. As expected, the | | | | High heels also cause conditions , since they do |
| University of Maryland found that uncomfortable | | | | not provide the foot with the right amount of |
| shoes, particularly those with a lifted heel, can | | | | arch support which can cause the arch to fall and |
| both irritate and cause foot and toe conditions. | | | | be a main contributor of foot pain. For males, |
| Most men also face the evils of uncomfortable | | | | hard, flat work shoes can present their own set |
| shoes. Particularly stiff work boots or tight dress | | | | of of challenges. Simply put, arch support is |
| shoes can cause major foot problems. For both | | | | missing in these kinds of shoes, so they are poor |
| men and women, foot pain can be brought on by | | | | choices for daily footwear. According to the Mayo |
| exercise and sports activities. | | | | Clinic, poor shoe choices can actually cause fallen |
| Choose Better Shoes and Avoid Metatarsalgia | | | | arches, especially during heavy lifting or repetitive |
| Shoes with high heels force the weight of the | | | | motion such as jumping or running. |
| body towards the front of the foot. This causes | | | | The Right Orthotics Can Provide Arch Support |
| excessive pressure on the front portion of the | | | | and Cushioning |
| foot as opposed to equally spreading the body's | | | | An effective remedy to relieving metatarsalgia |
| weight throughout the full foot. Inadequate | | | | and poor arch support is through the use of |
| cushioning in shoes, such as heels, can be a major | | | | orthotic shoe inserts. These inserts are |
| factor in painful foot conditions. Specialized | | | | specially-made for certain foot weaknesses and |
| structures and tissues in the foot help to prevent | | | | cannot be bought in your local store. They are |
| injury by supplying cushioning right where it's most | | | | made for any style of footwear, even high-heeled |
| needed. But the foot can't carry out this by itself. | | | | shoes. They provide the vital cushioning and |
| Foot arch support and cushioning in shoes helps | | | | structure for feet so they can give you their best |
| add to the foot's shock-absorbing abilities and | | | | and stay free of discomfort. |