Friction is not entirely a bad thing.
Friction keeps us from sliding all over the floor!
There are various problems that can arise if the feet are subjected to excessive friction.
Skin tries to protect itself against friction forces in a few different ways, none of which are comfortable or pleasant:
• Corns are thick, hardened layers of skin that tend to push deeper into the skin and often cause you pain. When very large, with the build-up of excess hard skin, they may be raised from the skin surface.
• Calluses, like corns, are thick and hardened layers of skin, they tend to be flatter and wider. Usually, they appear on the soles or heels of the feet, where weight is directly carried.
• Blisters form between the upper layers of skin and consist of pockets of fluid.
This is all the body's way of protecting itself against friction (although blisters can also result when we get burned or frozen).
In order to properly address these problems, you need to address their causes.
In many cases, footwear is to blame.
Ensure your shoes fit well and not rub against problem areas.
In other cases, the structure of your feet may lead to excess pressure in certain areas.
Deformities such as hammertoes or bunions often create prime locations for rubbing against the insides of shoes - although you don’t have to have an obvious deformity for foot structure to be a contributing factor.
We can help you with removing your corns and callus, as well as determine what type of footwear you should wear and how to protect yourself, and potentially provide custom orthotics to shift weight away from “hot spots.”
Get in touch with us if you are experiencing persistent corns, calluses, or blisters.
We can help.
Friction keeps us from sliding all over the floor!
There are various problems that can arise if the feet are subjected to excessive friction.
Skin tries to protect itself against friction forces in a few different ways, none of which are comfortable or pleasant:
• Corns are thick, hardened layers of skin that tend to push deeper into the skin and often cause you pain. When very large, with the build-up of excess hard skin, they may be raised from the skin surface.
• Calluses, like corns, are thick and hardened layers of skin, they tend to be flatter and wider. Usually, they appear on the soles or heels of the feet, where weight is directly carried.
• Blisters form between the upper layers of skin and consist of pockets of fluid.
This is all the body's way of protecting itself against friction (although blisters can also result when we get burned or frozen).
In order to properly address these problems, you need to address their causes.
In many cases, footwear is to blame.
Ensure your shoes fit well and not rub against problem areas.
In other cases, the structure of your feet may lead to excess pressure in certain areas.
Deformities such as hammertoes or bunions often create prime locations for rubbing against the insides of shoes - although you don’t have to have an obvious deformity for foot structure to be a contributing factor.
We can help you with removing your corns and callus, as well as determine what type of footwear you should wear and how to protect yourself, and potentially provide custom orthotics to shift weight away from “hot spots.”
Get in touch with us if you are experiencing persistent corns, calluses, or blisters.
We can help.
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