If you like to walk around your home barefoot, doctors are concerning it doesn’t come without some risks.
If you leap out of bed first thing in the morning and let your bare toes hit the deck, or perhaps you strip off your shoes and socks as soon as you get home from work, health experts have something to say to you.
He added: “Anything else is considered to be shod, as even socks alter the mechanics of movement,” reports BuzzFeed.
The doctor said not only does he encourage going barefoot but admitted he’s actually a ‘big advocate’ for peeling back the layers as it ‘boosts intrinsic muscular strength within the feet.’
Like most parts of our bodies, our feet muscles are prone to declining with age – and shoes don’t help matters.
As these muscles are crucial for our overall mobility, the doctor conce:rns our worn-down feet could see our movement hindered by them as we get older.
“Many of the pathologies that I see in my practice are due to the inability to engage these muscles for normal movements and metabolic efficiency,” Conenello said.
Skin-wise, Dr Hannah Kopelman, who works in dermatology, agreed that going barefoot has its benefits.
She said: “Walking barefoot at home … allows your skin to breathe, which can help prevent moisture buildup and lessen the risk of fungal infections like athlete’s foot.”
It can also provide another skin-related advantage, boosting sensory stimulation and wellness.
The doctor said: “Feeling the texture of different surfaces underfoot can be grounding and relaxing, almost like a mini reflexology session.
“For those without underlying skin or foot conditions, this can be a natural way to connect with your environment and promote mindfulness.”
People who have sensitive skin or chronic conditions like dermatitis or eczema as well as diabetes or poor circulation could be more susceptible, as contracting even a minor foot injury could ’cause serious health issues.’
That said, most risks (Lego and plug sockets aside) can be mitigated by good hygiene.
Conenello said: “Wash your feet frequently, dry them thoroughly, and moisturize.”
Dr Kopelman reported that repeatedly walking barefoot on hard surfaces could cause foot fatigue or plantar fasciitis, a painful inflammation around the arch of your foot and heel.
“Over time, the lack of cushioning can put stress on the joints, especially in those who already have foot or joint issues,” she said.
Conenello also noticed that long periods of time without socks and shoes can present ‘excessive load’ to one area of the foot, for instance, if you’re doing an activity such as cooking.
But socks are here to the rescue, the doc said, as they offer a ‘filter’ between the hard floor and the foot.
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