It’s easy to put off certain things in life, but if we get in the habit of putting things off until the last minute, it can lead to bigger issues down the road. The same can be said for our health. If we aren’t proactive about caring for our bodies now, it may be tougher to remain healthy later in life. With that in mind, we wanted to share four reasons why you should start strengthening your feet now instead of waiting until later in life to make them stronger.
Why You Should Strengthen Your Feet Now
Don’t wait until an injury has set in to start taking your foot health seriously. Here’s a look at four reasons why now is the time you should prioritize your foot strength and function.
1. We Use Our Feet A Lot – Our feet bear an incredible amount of stress each day, and all of this stress can take a toll on our bodies over time. Help your feet be prepared for this stress so that tissues don’t break down as easily. It’s common for people to put 10,000 steps or more on their feet each day, so help your feet prepare for this stress by making them stronger and better able to safely disperse this stress.
2. Prevention Is Better Than Treatment – When it comes to your health, preventing a condition is far preferred to treating a problem, and the same is true when it comes to your feet. You don’t need to wait until you’ve suffered a sprained ankle to start strengthening your supportive ankle ligaments, and you don’t need to wait until a bunion has formed to switch to a more comfortable pair of shoes. Save yourself time, money and discomfort by proactively preventing problems before they develop.
3. Natural Degeneration Comes For Us All – The stronger our feet are, the better they can handle the stress that we throw at them, but no matter how strong our feet are, nobody is immune from the degenerative effects of the natural aging process. That said, the stronger and more functional your feet are now, the higher the likelihood that you can slow down this natural degeneration, keeping you mobile long into your golden years. You can slow the effects of again and natural degeneration by working to strengthen you feet now and in the future.
4. Become The Best Version Of Yourself – Finally, we only get one body and one set of feet, so we owe it to ourselves to make them as strong and as healthy as possible. You can take your athletic game to the next level or you can simply reduce your risk of a painful fall by strengthening your feet and the structures that support it. Don’t wonder what could have been – become the strongest version of yourself by taking a proactive role in your foot health.
If you want some help strengthening your feet, or you want to learn more about preventing foot injuries, reach out to Dr. Silverman and the team at Silverman Ankle & Foot today at (952) 224-8500.
