Treating Feet Right in 2014

Many people see the New Year as a “do-over,” a chance to make some much-needed changes or try new things that can bring more joy to life! What are you looking forward to in 2014?

At Houston Foot Specialists, we look forward to continuing to provide the best foot care possible for our patients. We want to help you know how to treat your feet right in 2014. If you have been neglecting your feet, wearing ill-fitting shoes, or ignoring problems and now they are getting worse, it is time to make a change.

High heels can lead to foot problems.

First, take an inventory of your footwear. What kind of shoes do you wear on a regular basis? Are they comfortable and good for your feet? Some of the most common foot complaints include blisters, corns, ingrown toenails, pinched nerves and heel pain, and they can all develop from wearing ill-fitting shoes. If you love to exercise, we can look at your foot structure and advise on the type of shoe that you should be wearing. If you work at a job that has you on your feet all day, sacrificing in the footwear department could leave you with knee, hip, and lower back pain. Build a great foundation and treat your feet right by wearing supportive, comfortable shoes.

Second, don’t fail your feet by ignoring them when pain arises – it is a sign that something is wrong. Too often, we see patients who wait to seek treatment and end up with a problem that could have easily been avoided had they sought treatment early on. You have the best chance at keeping your feet healthy long term if you have any pain diagnosed quickly and treated appropriately. This is a strong encouragement to those with diabetes, because ignoring a small problem could lead to very serious consequences.

If you would like more great foot care tips or need treatment for a foot problem, don’t wait to contact Dr. Jeff Bowman. Call our office in Houston, TX at (713) 467-8886 to make an appointment today.