4 Common Foot Problems Caused By Winter Boots During this cold and snowy season, winter boots are essential to keep our feet warm. Essentially, these boots are thick and well-insulated to keep the cold out and lock the warmth in. They are also waterproof to keep the feet from getting wet. Since everything is so tightly locked in, some foot problems could occur: Foot Pain Winter boots may be more comfortable than heeled shoes, but they can cause a lot of foot pain, particularly plantar fasciitis, due to their flat soles. Plantar fasciitis is the swelling of a strong connective tissue called plantar fascia, located at the bottom of the foot. Pain is characterized as stabbing or burning, and is more pronounced during the first steps in the morning or after a long drive or rest. This is occurs because the plantar fascia shrinks or tightens during rest, and the shooting pain occurs when the tissue is suddenly stretched upon stepping. Fortunately, this could easily be treated with over the counter orthotics. These slip-on soft rubber paddings can help absorb some of the shock and provide arch support. scarlessbunion/blog-4-common-foot-problems-caused-by-winter-boots.php
Posted on: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 00:53:54 +0000