Foot Notes

Hints for Nail Grooming:

Cut nails straight across.

Don’t share implements.

Clean implements between use.

Don’t cut cuticles, gently push them back.

Every building starts with a foundation. Because the foundation holds up the entire building, it’s important to invest to make sure that foundation is strong, will last and hold up an entire structure for a long time. 

Orthotics hold your feet a correct neutral position.

Six Summer Foot Health Risks:

• Exposing your toes and skin to the elements. More cracked heels and infections of the nails and skin.
• Sun exposure.  Wear sunscreen down to your toes.  
• Barefeet.  Sure it feels great, but walking without socks which makes your feet dirty and grimy.  Shoes rub and your feet develop corns, blisters and abrasions.

True or False:  Walking barefoot is best?

Bare foot season is here. Isn’t walking with bare feet best for us?  Isn’t bare foot the way we were meant to walk?

It is your shoes.

At home you want to have max comfort.  You have probably switched from ‘street shoes,’ to more comfy socks, barefeet, flip flops, or slippers.  Your flat ‘house shoes’ are triggering your heel pain. As comfy as those shoes are, your wearing them for extended hours is the cause of your heel pain! 

Foot massage can:

• Improve circulation.
• Reduce tension.
• Create a general feeling of bliss.
• Relieve foot swelling.
• Ease aches and pains. 

Just like many of you I can’t wait to kick off my shoes as soon as I get into the house.  Sometimes even before my coat is off!  My go to pair of house shoes are a pair of All Birds.  

Treatment plan: Orthotics placed in my house shoes relieved the pain, and they fit perfectly. 

Whether you call your current situation social isolation or social distancing, it hasn’t been easy. 

How do I know what to discard?

Discard expired and ineffective products and tools.

Get rid of old, smelly or misshapen shoes.

Stuck at home like most of the nation? Ready to climb the walls? Boss inundating you with emails? Kids antsy? And of course the place where you go to de-stress and look good, the nail salon, is now closed. Great news - you still have a way to make yourself feel and look great, a safe, at-home pedicure!

Yes you can do it! You will have not only have great looking toes but taking good care of your feet can directly improve your overall health, keep you moving and prevent more serious foot problems.

Immune System.

Although we are all at G-d’s mercy during this trying time it is incumbent on all of us to take responsible measures to protect ourselves and stay strong. In addition to hand washing and social distancing the best recommendation to stay healthy is to reduce stress levels and strengthen your immune system.

What causes an ingrown nail?

According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons the most common causes of ingrown nails are:

• Trauma
• Heredity
• Improper Trimming of Nails
• Improperly Sized Footwear
• Nail Conditions