Why do we prefer a comfy pair of old shoes or slippers? Well, the obvious solution is because we have gotten used to them and they fit like a glove. This is true too and goes a long way to providing the solution to the question, but what this solution only suggests is that new shoes are uncomfortable.
Frequently this is because they throw your standard posture out, which may hurt your ankles, legs and back and that is without talking about blisters which is another issue really. Women probably understand this point of view more than men, because they regularly wear heals of different heights, which has the impact of throwing the body off its normal balance.
In a younger body, the effects of the body being placed off balance may be compensated for by strength and flexibility, but as we become older, it becomes more and more important to stick with what we are used to.
Exercise is good. New exercises are good. They will help build up your flexibility and ability to deal with change, but if you spend much time on your feet, wear sensible shoes or you are building issues up for the future.
In fact, there are three main items that influence the state of your back. These everyday things are: your bed, your seat and your shoes, but most people spend longer in shoes than in one chair or in bed. I know that you almost certainly have more than one pair of shoes, but that is part of the problem, if you think of it.
Shoes are vital for two factors: they absorb some of the shock of walking and they help foster a proper walking posture. Decent shoes do anyway and good shoes will also support the ankle to stop it 'wobbling' which would create stress and stain on the feet.
So how do you choose shoes that will be decent for your posture today and your back for the remainder of your life? Well, it has to do with those terms that youngsters dread: sensible and orthopedic or orthotic. Those words used to mean 'old-fashioned' and 'not stylish', but that is not necessarily so any more, although wearing shoes that are 'good for you' still does normally mean spending more money.
If you are oblivious of how to buy shoes properly, it is worth your time to find out and if you are a parent, then it is your duty to find out. It is not difficult, but it is usually a little more expensive, because more thought by professional podiatricians has gone into the design of them, which will make sure that the wearers of these shoes will not be at risk when wearing them.
Do not let yourself or your children down by buying cheap or badly designed shoes.
Frequently this is because they throw your standard posture out, which may hurt your ankles, legs and back and that is without talking about blisters which is another issue really. Women probably understand this point of view more than men, because they regularly wear heals of different heights, which has the impact of throwing the body off its normal balance.
In a younger body, the effects of the body being placed off balance may be compensated for by strength and flexibility, but as we become older, it becomes more and more important to stick with what we are used to.
Exercise is good. New exercises are good. They will help build up your flexibility and ability to deal with change, but if you spend much time on your feet, wear sensible shoes or you are building issues up for the future.
In fact, there are three main items that influence the state of your back. These everyday things are: your bed, your seat and your shoes, but most people spend longer in shoes than in one chair or in bed. I know that you almost certainly have more than one pair of shoes, but that is part of the problem, if you think of it.
Shoes are vital for two factors: they absorb some of the shock of walking and they help foster a proper walking posture. Decent shoes do anyway and good shoes will also support the ankle to stop it 'wobbling' which would create stress and stain on the feet.
So how do you choose shoes that will be decent for your posture today and your back for the remainder of your life? Well, it has to do with those terms that youngsters dread: sensible and orthopedic or orthotic. Those words used to mean 'old-fashioned' and 'not stylish', but that is not necessarily so any more, although wearing shoes that are 'good for you' still does normally mean spending more money.
If you are oblivious of how to buy shoes properly, it is worth your time to find out and if you are a parent, then it is your duty to find out. It is not difficult, but it is usually a little more expensive, because more thought by professional podiatricians has gone into the design of them, which will make sure that the wearers of these shoes will not be at risk when wearing them.
Do not let yourself or your children down by buying cheap or badly designed shoes.
About the Author:
Owen Jones, the author of this article, writes on a range of topics, but is now involved with sciatica pain management. If you would like to know more, please go to our web site at Sore Back Remedies