Flip Flops Beware! Do Flip Flops Really Cause Foot Pain?

Believe it or not but summer 2011 is here and the warm (fingers crossed X) days and evenings are begining to relax us busy brits and finally the socks and winter footwear is put away and we make the commitment to ...... wear flipflops to keep our feet cool
Men and Women wear flip flops and why not they are comfortable and easy footwear and great for the beach and for pottering around at home in. Like the UGG boots flip flops are becoming increasingly trendy with major footwear companies like Nike, Birkenstock, Sketchers, Scholls, Avon all developing lines flip flops are here to stay.

So why the warning? Do Flip Flops Cause Foot Pain?

Over the past few years Foot Professionals are seeing an increase of Heel Pain Aka Plantar Fasciitis and are pointing the finger at flip flops especially in the under 25 age group.

So what damage can flip flops do and how do i stop the damage?

Due to the flimsy design of most flip flops the main concern is a lack of arch support for the foot forcing the feet to conform to the flip flop not great for people with high arches or flat feet. Over time the feet grip the flip flop causing strain and pressure on the muscles, ligaments and tendons the heel can become inflammed due to the thin sole of the flip flop and for some major pain with every walk.

So what can you do to help your self?

Try not to wear flip flops 24/7 change foot wear frequently
Look for flip flops with a arch design already moulded within the shoe
Try anti inflammatory gels like ibroprophen gel, deep heat, bio freeze. To reduce pain.
Throw away worn flip flops that have been walked to death!.
Buy a sturdier flipflop with a thicker sole and arch design , great examples-

are FLIT FLOPS these biomechanical designed shoes have been created to prevent foot pain and i have several customers who suffer from heel pain say they have cured their plantar fasciits.

Flip flops are the summer accessory and with a little common foot sense will give your feet a healthy airer summer so with care flips flops wont cause foot pain.

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