April is National Foot Health Awareness Month, so it’s time for your feet to take center stage and time for us to take every opportunity to show you the importance of how properly caring for your feet can help you avoid certain foot conditions and ailments. In today’s post by Dr. Hubert Lee at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists in Bellevue, WA, shares three important things you should focus on this month (and beyond!) for healthy, happy feet.
Exercise
- Enjoying the beautiful spring weather and spending time outdoors is a good way to clear your mind and promote overall health and wellness, and this includes your foot health!
- Low-impact sports like riding a bicycle or walking can help you sustain a healthy weight, which helps your feet in the long run since they’ll experience less pressure, force, and stress. Your feet won’t get tired or sore as easily, and they’ll be able to take you further, minus the discomfort!
- Pro tip: Don’t forget the pre-exercise stretches to help prevent injury!
Pay Close Attention
- Examining your feet daily means there’s a greater chance you can catch issues before they get worse and cause future complications.
- Keep an eye out for any bumps, deformities, cracks, or discoloration, and make sure to come see us if you notice anything!
- To try and prevent certain conditions, focus on things like keeping your feet covered for extra protection and making sure your feet are thoroughly dry, especially between the toes, after a bath or shower to prevent fungus.
- Custom orthotics can be a real game changer when it comes to your daily comfort and mobility.
- Custom orthotics can provide much-needed relief from pain related to arthritis, plantar fasciitis, bunions, corns, and calluses.
- They’re also an important way to get added support for flat feet or high arches.
If you want more tips and tricks for achieving optimal foot health and wellness, that’s what we’re here for! Dr. Hubert Lee and the team at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists are here to answer any questions you may have about the best ways to properly care for your feet. You can schedule an appointment online or call today at 425-455-0936.
