Your feet carry you through life, so give them the care they deserve to keep them looking and feeling their best. Start by washing the feet daily with warm water and mild soap and dry them thoroughly, especially between the toes. Keep your nails trimmed straight across to prevent ingrown toenails, and use a moisturizer to help prevent dryness and cracking. Wear properly fitted shoes that support your arches and cushion your soles to reduce strain and discomfort. Pamper your feet with regular massages or soak them in warm water with Epsom salts. Stay active to promote healthy circulation and do not ignore any pain, swelling, or unusual changes. Small acts of foot care can make a big difference in your feet’s health and appearance. If you have any foot or ankle concerns, it is suggested that you seek expert advice and treatment from a podiatrist for a professional assessment and personalized care plan.

Everyday foot care is very important to prevent infection and other foot ailments. If you need your feet checked, contact Dr. Lee R. Stein from Lake Shore Foot & Ankle, PC. Our doctor can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Everyday Foot Care

Often, people take care of their bodies, face and hair more so than they do for their feet. But the feet are a very important aspect of our bodies, and one that we should pay more attention to. Without our feet, we would not be able to perform most daily tasks.

It is best to check your feet regularly to make sure there are no new bruises or cuts that you may not have noticed before. For dry feet, moisturizer can easily be a remedy and can be applied as often as necessary to the affected areas. Wearing shoes that fit well can also help you maintain good foot health, as well as making it easier to walk and do daily activities without the stress or pain of ill-fitting shoes, high heels, or even flip flops. Wearing clean socks with closed shoes is important to ensure that sweat and bacteria do not accumulate within the shoe. Clean socks help to prevent Athlete’s foot, fungi problems, bad odors, and can absorb sweat.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact one of our offices located in Chicago, Highland Park, and Uptown, IL . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.