14 FACTS ABOUT YOUR FEET

1. In a life time, an average person will take 128,000kms in steps. To have an idea, that’s more than three times around the earth.
2. Watch for early signs of bunions or hammertoes, they are a possible sign of arch or metatarsal problems.
3. When you see soreness or feel burning sensation in the ball of the foot that could de an indicator of a pinched nerve. It is best for you to see a podiatrist.
4. Ankles that seem to crackle when rotated could signal a major muscle in the joint and calf needs strengthening.
5. A quarter of all the bones of the human body are found in the feet. That’s 26 bones in each foot.
6. Uneven wear on the bottom of shoes often means the foot isn’t landing properly, which can cause a collapsed arch. Orthotics could help.
7. Rubbing the feet should feel good. Feet that are too tender to touch may have overworked muscles or weak arches. Try more supportive footwear.
8. Steady stretches and exercises can strengthen muscles and help you prevent common foot problems.
9. Rolling your foot over a tennis ball stimulates nerve endings and defends from injury.
10. When you cover a rubber band around the toes, when you expand the toes it supports foot muscles.
11. Don’t forget to do this: wake up the foot muscles before getting out of bed. Sit down with your feet stretched and angle the toes toward your head and then away from it.
12. Your foot is the same length as your forearm.
13. There are more sensory nerve endings per inch on the feet than in any other spot on the body.
14. Hairless toes are a sign of poor blood circulation

For more information about foot problems, feel free to contact Dr. Daniel Drapacz at:  Make a Question or Call at (646)6263033 and book an appointment.