Have you ever tried leaving footprints in the sand? Did you notice a missing inner part of the print for each foot? Our feet are like a natural arch that does not touch the ground. The arches maintain the balance of our body, absorb the shock when we move, and become a spring when we walk or run. However, some people have no arches or have flat feet.
Are flat feet dangerous? It is not harmful, but people with flat feet are prone to instability and other foot deformities, which may require frequent visits to a foot clinic in Singapore.
Here's how to deal with flat feet and their complications:
1. Arch support and devices
Unfortunately, flat feet are inherited. There is no specific surgery that can correct this condition. But you can prevent the onset of foot deformities due to flat feet, including bunions and hammertoes, by wearing arch support and devices. Arch supports are cushioning or shoe inserts moulded for your foot. It will reduce the pain you experience whilst walking, standing, and running. You can ask your ankle doctor in Singapore for arch support recommendations.
2. Drugs
People with flat feet may suffer from chronic muscle strain, musculoskeletal problems, and leg and back pain. Your doctor can prescribe painkillers to reduce the pain. They can also prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve the pain due to other foot conditions triggered by the flat feet. You can receive these medications during your foot drop treatment.
3. Exercise
Stretches and exercises, such as heel stretches and golf ball roll, can also reduce the pain caused by flat feet. It may also increase your foot arch size.
4. Supportive shoes
Many shoe manufacturers today provide footwear with adequate support for the foot arches.
5. Maintain a healthy weight
Excess weight aggravates the conditions linked to flat feet, such as bunions and hammertoes. Maintaining a healthy weight can prevent the onset of foot deformities.
You don't have to suffer anymore because of your flat feet if you apply these tips.
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