Dr. Ricefield says the shaft of most boots support the ankle so well that if they are worn day after day, the muscles, tendons, and ligaments can
weaken, so in regular shoes, your feet may be unstable.
"People who are wearing high heeled shoes can even be more unstable," Ricefield said.
Dr. Ricefield says some thigh-high boots pose another problem - they can press on a nerve alongside the knee.
He says it's like hitting the funny bone on your elbow.
"Numbness, tingling, burning, weakness," Dr. Ricefield said.
To avoid the pinch make sure you can fit a thumb or two fingers between the boot and your leg.
For a stronger, more stable walk, the doctor says boots shouldn't be worn all day, every day.
"No more than eight hours in a given day and no more than three days, alternated days, in a given week," Ricefield said.
He also recommends exercises that stretch feet and make them more flexible. For example, use your feet to outline the alphabet.
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"People who are wearing high heeled shoes can even be more unstable," Ricefield said.
Dr. Ricefield says some thigh-high boots pose another problem - they can press on a nerve alongside the knee.
He says it's like hitting the funny bone on your elbow.
"Numbness, tingling, burning, weakness," Dr. Ricefield said.
To avoid the pinch make sure you can fit a thumb or two fingers between the boot and your leg.
For a stronger, more stable walk, the doctor says boots shouldn't be worn all day, every day.
"No more than eight hours in a given day and no more than three days, alternated days, in a given week," Ricefield said.
He also recommends exercises that stretch feet and make them more flexible. For example, use your feet to outline the alphabet.
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