Simple Pain Relief As Your Feet Get Older
Jan 26th, 2010 by Kathryn Merrow
Pain on the bottoms of you feet as you age? Could happen! Some people lose the fat pads on their soles. Other people don’t. How come?
And what can you do to have happy feet again?
Feet do change as you age. Some people notice that the fat pads on the bottoms of their feet aren’t there anymore. However, other people do NOT lose their fat pads. Here’s an article that talks about age-related changes and down below are my thoughts.
Me:
Yes, the fat padding on the bottom of the foot does flatten and shift sideways, however, I have a theory:
My theory:
My suspicion is that the more you walk barefoot (or with socks on) and without shoes, the tougher the tissues will become on the bottoms of your feet.
Why do I think this?
1. The older people I see who walk barefoot–and who love to walk barefoot–have kept their padding on the soles of their feet.
2. In my own case, as I began walking and standing without shoes more, my own padding seemed to become thicker, too. I have less discomfort now. It doesn’t feel as though my bones make contact with the floor anymore.
3. If you’re not wearing “protection” (shoes) around your feet but are walking barefoot, perhaps nature will take its course and regenerate your fat pads. Bodies do heal all the time.
Thoughts on arch supports and insoles.
A good, sturdy orthotic or arch support that truly supports your arch, either inserted into your shoe or built into a sandal or shoe, will help position your foot in the correct position. That takes pressure off the arch.
I have seen advertisements for pressure-sensitive foam insoles. While they may feel comfy, they may also be simply supporting your dysfunction. On the other hand, they may be exactly what you need.
You see, my goal is to help you have happy feet. However, everyone’s feet are different. I don’t know your age or situation. But, I want to help your feet feel better naturally.
But, sometimes, I know that for one reason or another–damage, surgery, growths on your bones–my suggestions just aren’t going to cut it for you.
So here’s another option:
You can find lots of ways to help your feet feel better and have less pain at http://FootSmartStore.com If you have trouble getting to the store, this company has lots of good options for arch supports and foot padding. They also have a great selection of diabetic socks and all kinds of shoes.
Because I have “flat feet” it’s hard to wear sandals without messing up my posture but last summer I found a sandal with a sturdy, built-in arch support at Foot Smart Store that I’m VERY happy with.
I just brought up two more things:
Flat Feet and Posture. Guess I’ll have to write some more articles for you so you can have foot pain relief!
