Table of contents:
- The dangers of wearing flip-flops too often
- 1. Feet sprained easily
- 2. The heel and soles of the feet hurt
- 3. Prone to injury
- 4. There is a risk of having an accident when driving a car
- 5. Change your posture and gait
Almost every Indonesian has a pair of flip-flops for casual walks. Flip flops are comfortable and can protect the soles of your feet from stepping on dirt or sharp objects. Sandal can also prevent you from getting ringworm or fish eye ringworm from stepping on damp soil. Even so, the habit of wearing flip-flops for a long time can cause many problems in the feet.
The dangers of wearing flip-flops too often
1. Feet sprained easily
Being accustomed to wearing flip-flops just to the shop front of the complex or caring for the garden of the house can make your feet get sore easily, even sprains or sprains.
The reason is, the flat flip sole does not support the natural arch of your foot. This will cause the front of your foot to reflexively grip your center instead of keeping it straight to keep the sandals steady during walking.
Over time, you are more likely to experience sprains because your ankle tends to twist in or out, says Eunice Ramsey-Parker, DPM, MPH, professor of podiatric medicine from New York.
2. The heel and soles of the feet hurt
The flat flip-flops sole can also make your heels hurt over time. When the heel is not supported with the proper footwear, the tendons in the sole of your foot will be pulled and cause inflammation. This inflammation is what makes your heels hurt even when you place your feet on the floor.
Apart from the heels, the soles of the upper feet are also prone to pain and swelling due to the frequent wearing of flat-soled flip-flops.
To relieve the pain, you can take painkillers such as ibuprofen and reduce the use of flip flops. Change to wearing footwear that supports the natural structure of your feet. If the pain persists, your doctor may recommend that you take physical therapy or get cortisone injections.
3. Prone to injury
Flip-flops soles, which are generally made of rubber, can wear out over time. The thin sole makes it easy for sharp objects to penetrate and pierce the soles of the feet.
Flip flops are also usually more slippery, so friction and moisture from water or sweat can cause blisters on the heels or the tips of the fingers.
4. There is a risk of having an accident when driving a car
Flip flops are not the ideal footwear for driving a car or other vehicle. Slippery sandal soles are prone to slipping when you want to step on the gas or brake pedal, or not really steadily stepping on the pedal. This negligence has a very high risk of getting you into a traffic accident
5. Change your posture and gait
In a 2008 study, researchers from Auburn University found that wearing flip-flops can actually change a person's walking style and posture. The changes can even be permanent.
The sole of the sandal that is flat and does not follow the natural curve of the foot for a long time makes the soles of the feet tend to be flat. The reason is, the foot will reflexively land in the middle or front - where there is an arch of the sole of the foot.
The arches on the soles of your feet serve to balance your body as you move. Flat feet are at risk for causing pain and pain in the leg muscles, which can spread to the hips and waist. This is because the spine of the body tries to hold the body upright when you stand and walk.
If you often complain of back pain lately, it could be a result of you wearing flip-flops too long.
