5 Causes of Foot Pain and How to Fix Them
A podiatrist shares the easiest solutions to common foot problems
(This article previously appeared on Grandparents.com.)
Oh, your aching feet! “Most of the time, it’s not just one, but a combination of causes,” says Dr. Roderick C. Hunter, Jr., a podiatric physician in Harker Heights, Texas and spokesperson for American Podiatric Medical Association.
The No. 1 reason for most foot problems: Ill-fitting shoes. Those adorable little high heels you couldn’t resist or unsupportive sandals or clogs that are so easy to get into? They could be doing major damage to your feet.
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