And when your feet are in pain, the rest of your body hurts. If your feet hurt, it's impossible to function. With 26 bones in each foot, about one-quarter of your body's bones are in the feet. The feet are very intricate, and there are a lot of things that could go wrong. Buy good shoes that fit your foot and the activity.
Tight shoes cramp the toes, which can be painful and can lead to ingrown toenails.
And make sure the shoe is designed for the activity. If you play basketball, wear a basketball shoe. Mix it up. Your foot does not like one particular shoe type. It's a good idea to rotate your shoe from a functional standpoint as well as a medical standpoint, Joseph adds.