It's Sandal Season

 

After a long winter it can be tempting to replace your entire shoe rack with flip-flops as soon as the weather turns hot. 🌞 But before setting your toes free, it’s wise to consider the impact your footwear has on the health of your feet, knees, spine and pelvis. 🦶

⛱ With flip-flops, your feet (and the rest of your body) pay the price. Thin, flimsy soles offer minimal support or cushioning. This can cause pain in your heels, arches, balls of the feet and toes. It also increases the risk of Achilles tendonitis. ⚠

The lack of support from flip-flops also tends to cause wearers to shorten their gait by taking shorter steps (which can lead to hip and lower back pain), and over-pronate their feet, throwing the entire body out of alignment. 🦵

Then there’s the strap holding it to your foot: Even if you’re not aware that it’s happening, this set-up causes your foot to over-grip, potentially spurring foot cramps, bunions, and plantar fasciitis. This “grip” to keep flip-flops on, curls some of the bones in your foot up and some down, putting abnormal pressure on the metatarsal and phalangeal joints. It also causes tension down the front of the leg. ❌

Here are some ways to help save your feet this summer:

▶ Gradually start wearing your summer footwear and alternate with more supportive shoes like running shoes 👟

▶ Avoid wearing flip flops for long periods of standing or walking 🚶‍♂️

▶ Choose sandals with thick or supporting soles

▶ Make sure your sandals fit properly ❗

Are you experiencing foot, knee, or back pain? Our Chiropractors can help. New patients are always welcome.

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