Foot feet
On the feet, many people clearly show the consequences of everyday stress. Osteoarthritis (joint wear) in the toe joints, but also the development of heel spurs, associated with corresponding heel pain, as well as malalignment of the feet, such as a so-called hallux valgus (big toe misalignment), a countersunk, splayfoot or flatfoot are in connection with the (incorrect) ) Put stress on everyday life. There are also congenital deformities such as a sickle or club foot. Accompanying foot pain can be found in many of the mentioned symptoms - especially under stress.
Increased complaints of the feet also include fluid retention in the tissue. Swollen feet - especially after a long day on the legs - form a widespread complaint, the causes of which can be extremely different in nature and should be urgently medically clarified in case of repeated occurrence. Here, serious cardiovascular disease can trigger the discomfort.
In diabetics, the feet need special attention, because for them small, unnoticed injuries due to poor wound healing can quickly become a real problem. Large areas of inflammation and necrosis of the tissue are formed, which in the worst case necessitate amputation of the foot. Regular foot care can significantly reduce the risk of diabetic foot syndrome.
Last but not least, skin diseases such as athlete's foot, warts or so-called corns often appear on the feet. Complaints with toenails such as ingrown nails or nail fungus are also relatively common. In addition, the increased corneal formation on the feet of some people is distracting, although it usually has no pathological causes. The same applies to the sweaty feet that many people suffer from. The unpleasant odor is annoying, but usually not associated with health risks.
Under the soles of the feet are so-called reflex zones, which are also used for therapeutic purposes. The classic acupressure and the foot reflexology massage set here, whereby an interaction with all other body regions is assumed and the therapeutic applications are correspondingly wide-ranging. (Fp)