Foot health guides

Foot health guides explain how to care for your feet at home and when to get help from a podiatrist.

• Choosing the right shoes for your feetChoosing the right shoes means matching the shoe to your foot shape, your activities and the season.
• Foot and calf stretchesFoot and calf stretches are gentle exercises that keep the muscles and tissues of your feet and lower legs flexible.
• High heels and your feetHigh heels shift your body weight onto the balls of your feet, which can cause burning, numbness and pain in the forefoot.
• How to prevent ingrown toenailsYou prevent ingrown toenails by cutting your nails straight across, avoiding digging down the sides, and wearing shoes that do not press on your toes.
• In-toeing in childrenIn-toeing, also called pigeon toed walking, is when your child's feet turn inwards when they walk.
• When to see a podiatristSee a podiatrist when foot or lower leg pain, a nail or skin change, or a sports injury persists or keeps coming back.