How to Prevent Corns
Getting a corn on your foot is a literal pain. Corns make your feet ache, they make it near impossible to find comfortable shoes and they are unsightly. If you have ever had a corn on your foot it is important to take action to prevent getting one again in the future. Preventing corns is easy, it just takes a little vigilance and know how.
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How to Prevent Corns
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When you want to prevent corns, you have to prevent moisture. When your feet are too moist, they lose the natural toughness that they have. Once that toughness wears away, you are susceptible to corns and bunions. Make sure that you have plenty of clean dry socks so that your feet stay dry.
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One of the primary causes of corns is improperly shaped shoes. Buy shoes that are made with the natural shape of the foot in mind. Avoid shoes that are flat or straight and narrow.
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Make sure that the fit of your shoes is comfortable. Most importantly, when examining the fit of your shoes make sure that your toes are not rubbing against the sides of the shoe. Your shoes should never be to small; your foot should have room to rest naturally in the shoe without being crammed in.
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Put extra padding in your shoes to help cushion your foot. Padding in the heel and ball of the foot can especially help prevent corns.
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When you don't have to wear shoes, go barefoot. Being barefoot is natural, and excluding individuals who have orthopedic issues, going barefoot is the best way to prevent corns.
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Tips & Warnings
If you try preventative measures and you still get corns, consult a podiatrist to check for underlying issues.
