Why didn’t anyone laugh at the foot jokes? Because they were too corny. If you are one of those unfortunate people who suffer from corns you know they are no laughing matter. Corns develop because of too much pressure or friction and can cause a great deal of discomfort. As we age, the long, inside arch can drop causing the front of the foot to shift outwards. If the metatarsal arch depresses the forefoot flattens and becomes wider. Alternatively, if you have a long, narrow foot, your shoes may allow too much interior movement, and surface corns can develop because of the friction. If you have corns, purchase shoes the proper width for your feet, ensure proper foot alignment with foot orthotics, and treat them with toe spacers or custom molded toe separators to keep the area between the toes dry. Corns can be very challenging to get rid of once you have them. Prevention is the best course of action.

B.D. Mitchell Prosthetic & Orthotic Services Ltd.
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