Ill-fitting shoes can cause heel blisters. Choose comfortable shoes and change socks frequently to prevent blisters. Heel pads and tying shoelaces snugly can also help. Walking gait adjustment may be necessary for those who walk with heavy heels.
Heel blisters are often caused by shoes that don’t fit properly. Shoes that are too tight can cause hot spots in various areas of the foot, and shoes that are too loose can rub in all directions on the heel, causing blisters. To avoid blisters, you should always choose a pair of shoes that fit comfortably but not too tight, and if you walk, run or otherwise move about during the day, changing your socks often can help prevent blisters all over your feet. foot. Replacing socks once they’re worn out or too thin can also help prevent hot spots and blisters all over your foot.
When a shoe is too loose, the heel of the shoe can move up and down as you walk, causing the fabric of the shoe and the sock to rub against the skin of the heel. Heel blisters often follow. To avoid such chafing, you can replace worn-out or poorly fitting shoes with a more snug pair, or you can add heel pads to your shoes. Heel pads add material between the shoe and the heel to substantially reduce space, preventing excessive movement. Make sure you tie your shoelaces snugly as well to avoid excessive movement.
Even if a shoe fits well, blisters are possible. When the foot sweats, friction between the foot, the sock and the heel of the shoe increases, which can lead to hot spots or blisters on the heel. To avoid blisters in this situation, you should make sure you change your socks frequently throughout the day and, if possible, change your shoes at least once during the day to allow the insoles to dry. The drier you can keep your foot during the day, the less likely you are to get hot spots and blisters.
Your walking motion can also be the cause of heel blisters. People who walk with heavy heels — that is, they land heavily on their heels when walking forward — are susceptible to heel blisters because the impact of the walking motion can cause movement within the shoe, even if the shoe is tight. The solution to this problem is not necessarily easy and may involve changing the way you walk. A walking gait adjustment can help relieve other types of pain as well, so if your heel blisters are accompanied by frequent back or leg pain, you may need a gait correction. Consult a doctor or other professional for such advice.
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