"Flip flops", commonly known as "flip flops", are the necessary cool equipment for many people in summer. Some people who work in a relatively free environment even drag a pair of flip flops out of the door every day, which is very relaxing and enjoyable. Many housewives also prepare several pairs for their families. However, the comfort of flip flops is actually not very healthy, and even can cause serious foot injuries to you and your family. Look at the harm of flip flops.
1、 Aging the foot skin too fast
First of all, compared with ordinary slippers, flip flops have a large amount of force on the back of the sole, because flip flops only have two belts at the front of the shoe. According to the principle of physical fulcrum, when the heel contacts the heel, the force is very large. In this way, the skin of the heel will become hard, plus the feet are exposed to the air, and the skin will become dry. If it gets too dry, the hard dry skin will crack. Whether it's hard or cracked, it will make the feet look very old. It's really a very indecent thing, especially for girls.
Secondly, because the design of flip flops is too simple, most of the foot surface is exposed to the air. Of course, this is not the main thing. The main thing is that in the season of wearing flip flops, the sun is strong and the UV is rich. In this way, the foot will not only be tanned in a short time, but also the UV will affect the chance of skin cancer.
2、 Injury to tendons and bones of feet
The main principle of walking with flip flops is to pick up the two belts in the middle of the shoes by the power of the toes and drive the whole shoes forward. In order to grip the shoes more firmly, the toes are unconsciously tightened for a long time and curled up to grasp the sole. This twisting state lasts for a long time, which will cause tendon strain under the toes and even nerve inflammation.
In addition, even though the foot bones are usually thick and short and not easy to be injured, the front third of the foot has a row of long and thin phalanges, which are not so strong. Flip flops greatly increase the pressure on the arch of the foot and its surrounding ligaments. In addition to causing inflammation, they can also lead to pressure fracture of the phalanx.
3、 Cause waist discomfort, inside splay
It is said that when wearing a flip flop, people often unconsciously change their gait, the frequency becomes faster and the step becomes smaller, and turn the ankle to the inside to hold the shoes, and the center of gravity of the body leans forward, the knee will naturally bend, and the spine of the waist will also bend. For a long time, it will not only make the step become an internal figure of eight, but also cause pain in the knee and spine, and even sciatica and other problems.
4、 Feet are more vulnerable to trauma
When people walk on stone roads and muddy roads, flip flops are not guaranteed at all. Think back, when you wear flip flops, are there many cuts, stabs and abrasions. Sandals with buckles are a healthier choice, not only do your toes don't have to bend and tighten to keep them from flying, but they also provide better ankle and heel protection.
Although the chance of sciatica is relatively small, there is no denying that you may be the lucky one.
It seems that flip flops can't be worn often.
Of course, we don't mean to completely abandon the flip flops. They're great for the beach and the pool, or for a shower in the gym. If you have to wear flip flops, don't forget to protect your feet. Here are some ways to protect your feet.
1、 Flip flops for up to 1 hour
Tell you the possible harm of flip flops to your feet, not that you should never wear flip flops, but that you should not wear them for a long time to walk. If you walk in them for more than one hour, you should have a rest, so never wear flip flops when traveling. In addition, it should be noted that flip flops should be replaced in 3-4 months, just like sports shoes. If the sole is worn and skewed, it must be replaced in time.
2、 Hot water feet with coarse salt
If you feel tired and sore in your feet after a day's running, you can put the coarse salt into the hot water to do a "foot bath" for yourself, 10-15 minutes, which can help relieve the discomfort of your feet, promote the blood circulation of your ankles and calves, stretch your muscles and improve the stiffness of your legs.
3、 Self service foot massage
After the hot foot bath, if you still feel sore on your feet, you can also do a self-help foot massage. First, apply a moisturizing lotion to both hands and feet, then use the thumb of your hands to interlock and knead the arch of the foot. Do not blindly massage the foot pain part.
4、 Simple "physical therapy"
For the disease of "breaking muscles and bones", physical therapy of rehabilitation type is always more helpful to recovery than drug treatment. Here's a simple small foot movement: step on a small ball (tennis ball) with your foot, use the power of the sole of your foot to gently roll the ball, so that you can massage and stimulate the points of the arch, as well as stretch the calf muscles. If your symptoms are serious, it is recommended to go to the hospital for professional physical therapy to enhance the efficacy.