Life Kit: Health Here's why your feet hurt — and what you can do about it
May 1, 2025
Andy Tegel, a reporter for Life Kit, chats with foot health experts about common ailments like bunions, Achilles tendinitis, and plantar fasciitis. Discover the importance of choosing the right running shoes and how they can affect your overall foot health. The discussion emphasizes the significance of daily foot inspections, proper hygiene, and the need for regular strengthening exercises. Tegel provides insight into how small changes in foot care can make a big difference in comfort and mobility.
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Feet: Complex and Multi-Functional
- Feet are incredibly complex with 26 bones and 33 joints providing six degrees of motion.
- They serve multiple roles such as support, adapting to terrain, and providing propulsion push-off.
Replace Shoes Regularly
- Replace walking or running shoes every 500 miles or 6 to 12 months to maintain cushion and support.
- Always ensure new shoes provide enough space for foot swelling during prolonged activity.
Manage High Heel Wear Time
- Limit how long you wear high heels: two-hour, four-hour, or six-hour shoes.
- Carry comfortable backup shoes and heed pain as a signal to stop.