Wearing narrow and high-heeled shoes frequently threatens the health of the feet and lower body. Conditions such as bunions, where the big toe bends toward the top of the foot, leg swelling known as edema, and varicose veins where veins protrude are all triggered.

 

If you want to consider foot health, you should wear comfortable shoes that fit well. To check if the shoe length is appropriate, first put on the shoes, then place your thumb at the tip of your big toe and press to see how much the front part of the shoe compresses. At this time, a light and slight pressing of the thumb is appropriate. If the thumb sinks in easily and creates space, it means the shoe is larger than your foot. Usually, leaving about half an inch of space from the end of the shoe to the tip of the toes is appropriate.

Shoes with pointed toes and high heels are prone to causing foot deformities or pain. It is recommended to wear shoes with heels no higher than 5cm, and when it is necessary to wear high-heeled shoes, do not wear them for more than two hours a day. Since feet tend to swell and enlarge slightly in the evening, it is best to try on shoes in the evening when purchasing.

 

If you can't give up high heels, try easy toe exercises to protect your foot and leg health. I recommend 'Toe Rock-Paper-Scissors.' It consists of squeezing all toes, then vigorously stretching only the big toe while keeping the other four toes curled, then curling all five toes again, and finally stretching all toes fully. Wearing high heels causes toes to be pushed strongly toward the narrow front, which leads to

The disease caused by ligaments that hold the toes in their proper shape and become contracted and hardened is called hallux valgus. When playing rock-paper-scissors with the toes, the ligaments can stretch again and return to their original position, preventing the contraction and hardening. During the day, when active, it is effective to remove high heels once every two hours and perform the exercise 10 times, and after returning home, massaging the feet and doing the exercise 10 times will be very effective.

 

Playing rock-paper-scissors with your toes helps promote blood circulation, which can also prevent swelling and varicose veins in the legs. Wearing high heels causes tension in the muscles and ligaments around the joints, which can hinder blood flow through the veins back to the heart or cause blood to pool in certain areas. By playing rock-paper-scissors with your toes, the peripheral muscles and the veins alongside them are stimulated, helping the blood that has pooled in the feet or legs to circulate back to the heart more effectively.

 

Meanwhile, if your feet hurt, your whole body can be affected. When pain occurs, don't endure it; see a doctor and actively address the foot problem.

 

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Once toe pain occurs

They said they are really in pain.

It's a small part of the toe, but

They say it comes with pain all over the body.

 

Do toe socks help?

It's so cute.