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The foot has a natural pressure dispatcher made up of fat globules: the fat pad. Unfortunately, this fat pad changes with age and under high solicitations. So it doesn’t correctly play its role anymore. That’s why pain in metatarsal heads can appear. This pain also often occurs in high heels shoes, because the fat pad is not made to support those considerable pressures that are then transferred to the forefoot.
When these pressures affect the whole area of the forefoot, we talk about metatarsalgia, on the other hand, when the pains are localized, they often mean that there is a callus.
Several preventive or curative solutions aim to relieve plantar pain and calluses. EPITACT® gives you some advice to get rid of your plantar pain, calluses and recover a lasting comfort for your feet.
Foot care/ callus protection to relieve plantar pain and calluses
If the pain is chronic or permanent: it’s recommended to use the plantar cushions*.
Designed for daily use, these protections developed by EPITACT® protect the forefoot. They are composed of a thin silicone gel pad that absorbs pressures while walking and limits rubbing with the shoe. Its fabric is comfortable and it doesn’t compress your foot in the shoe. In addition to relieving plantar pain, it prevents from calluses and contributes to their disappearance.
You can also make an appointment with a specialist such as a podiatrist who will help you find an effective treatment. He can also advise you about the most appropriate protection for you.
Changing foot support areas to relieve plantar pain and calluses
As we said above, the choice of shoes is often one on the key risk or aggravating factor of plantar pain and calluses. Indeed, wearing high heels transfers the body weight to the forefoot.
As a result, this sensitive area suffers from excessive pressures. To relieve the pain caused by these pressures, it is recommended to treat the cause first: the shoe. Indeed, some types of shoes are not recommended for people prone to plantar pain and calluses. Among these models of shoes, let’s name high heels (more than 4 or 5cm), narrow shoes, too tight and too small shoes. You should rather wear comfortable and wider footwear with a minor heel in order to limit the formation or aggravation of these foot conditions.
Taking care of your feet to relieve plantar pain and calluses
Regular or daily moisturising plays an important role in preventing and reducing the formation of calluses. By limiting skin dryness on the feet, you avoid calluses and also limit the risk of plantar pain. Since calluses are often responsible for pain under the forefoot, preventing their formation would also prevent the onset of pain.
*These products are class I medical devices that bear the CE marking under this regulation. Carefully read the instructions before use. Manufacturer: Millet Innovation. 04/2020