Feet reflect the health of a person. If a person is conscientious about his or her appearance and looks, he or she will also take care of the feet. Feet should look healthy, well taken care of.
From the beauty point of view, a neat pair of feet indicates the personality of the concerned person, that he or she is beauty conscious. If the feet are devoid of any health problems, then the concerned person has spent time in ensuring that no health problems afflict the feet.
To ensure that feet are in good shape, foot care kit can be of great help.
Usefulness of a Foot Care Kit
- Restores heels, soles and toes to baby softness. Ex foliate dry skin, soften callus buildup and removes dead skin.
- Apply a soothing balm to revive stressed, tired, and aching feet. Before going to bed one can apply it, then slip on our lightweight, toe less socks for deep penetrating moisturizing overnight.
- Use the file on stubborn calluses and to keep the toe nails in good shape.
- The toenail brush and two toe spacer cushions can be useful for a good pedicure at home.
- Nail polish makes the feet look attractive
- A pumic stone can take care of cracked and dirty heels
- Creams can be used to keep the soles of the feet soft and attractive
A foot care kit is worth the try. Feet should be well taken care of. They are also an important part of the body. So go ahead keep a foot care kit at home. Have a pedicure in the comforts of your home.
The term “shin splints” refers to pain and tenderness along or just behind the inner edge of the tibia, the large bone in the lower leg. Shin splints–or medial tibial stress syndrome as it is known by orthopedists–usually develops after physical activity, such as vigorous exercise or sports. Repetitive activity leads to inflammation of the muscles, tendons, and periosteum (thin layer of tissue covering a bone) of the tibia, causing pain. The bone tissue itself is also involved. The pain is the result of an overload on the shinbone and the connective tissues that attach your muscles to the bone. Shin splints are common among runners and other athletes.
Types of Shin Splints
- Posteromedial shin splints - It affects the muscles in the back (posterior) and inner (medial) parts of the shin, which are responsible for lifting the heel just before the toes push off. It is due to running on banked tracks or crowned road. It can become worse by rolling onto the outside of the feet (pronation) excessively or by wearing running shoes that do not adequately prevent such rolling.
- Anterolateral shin splints- It affects the muscles in the front (anterior) and outside (lateral) parts of the shin. This injury results from a natural imbalance in the size of opposing muscles. The shin muscles pull the foot up, and the larger and much stronger calf muscles pull the foot down each time the heel touches the ground during walking or running. The calf muscles exert so much force that they can injure the shin muscles.
Symptoms of Shin Splints
- Tenderness, soreness or pain along the inner part of the lower leg
- Mild swelling
- The pain may stop when you are running or exercising, but in course of time it continues
Causes of Shin Splints
- Tight Achilles and calf muscles
- An inexperienced runner just beginning to run
- Running in worn down shoes
- A sudden increase in faster running (speed work)
- Running on uneven terrain
- A sudden change from soft to hard running surfaces
- Running in worn down shoes
- Excessive uphill running
- Poor running mechanics which include excessive forward lean, excessive weight on the ball of the foot, running with toes pointed outward, landing too far back on the heels causing the foot to flap down, and over pronation.
Treatment of Shin Splints
In mild case, one can continue with ones training, but in severe case one may have to take time off from running. In such cases rest and ice may be required to reduce the inflammation. To continue running with pain, one needs to take medication before practice. Also hot towels, heat pack or whirlpool for 15-20 minutes can help. It will loosen up the area as well as provide comfort, but will not solve the problem.
Shin splints does cause a lot of discomfort. It, like any other foot pain, requires medical attention.