Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-21

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natural and free use Of the feet in
walking Is bound TO cause all man
ner of disagreeable symptoms. II
your foot is thrown out Of its nat
ural position. strain Is bound to be
the result. Such strain is capable
or causing pain extending anywhere
from the foot itself through the leg
and into the back.
Many q person has believed him
self to be suffering from rheuma-
tism. or even some sort Of kidney
or spinal trouble. when these organs
and parts are really perfectly nor
NAL. He Is merely paying the pen
atty Of walking on a foot which has
become too weakened in certain
parts OF its delicate structure to
perform .ts function properly.
Flat-foot Is the name given this
trouble. 1t Is a displacement Of
the bones OF the foot which receive
the weight Of the body when stand
ing OF walking. AS a result the arch
Of the foot is depressed or flatten-
ed.
There are many causes OF this
condition. Chief Of these are i'm
properly fitted shoes. They may be
shoes with excessively high heels.
or narrow or short shoes. or shoes
which do not give necessary sup
port to highly arched insteps.
Another cause IS the turning or
the feet outward In walking. Weak
ened muscles and ligaments due TO
exhausting illness. poor health. old
age. rapid growth in a child. over
weight. prolonged standing on hard
floors. corn and bunions and spe-
cific iseaSes-all these are factors in
producing fl~at-foot.
The first measure to take in the
treatment OF flat-foot is to get
properly adjusted shoes. These
should have broad. low heels and
ample space for the toes.
Everybody should cultivate cor
rect attitude in standing and walk
ing. The sufferer from flat-foot
should throw the weight OF the body
frequently upon the outer side OF
the feet while standing. He should
walk with the feet held parallel and
pointed forward. with the weight
on the outer side.
The third thing TO do Is to prac-
tice tip-toe exercises twice daily.
The sufferer stands with the toes
pointed inward, and slowly raises
and lowers himself upon the toes,
descending with the weight on the
outer side of the heels.
II these measures do not give re-
lief II will be necessary to strap the
foot with adhesive plaster or TO
place IL for a time IN a cast or 10
use mechanical appliances. Your
doctor or the specialist will advise
you regarding such treatment.
Even after the condition has been
corrected the person who has once
suffered from flat-foot must give
close attention to the selection and
fit Of his shoes and to the cultiva-
ton Of a proper attitude in stand
ing and walking. He must do this
II he is TO avoid a return Of the
trouble.
Answers to Health Queries
Henry H. Q-Can anything be
done to stop one from growing?
A-No.
E. c. Q-what do you advise fol
pimples and blackheads?
A-Correct the diet. by cuttinr
down On sugar. starches and coffee
Avoid constipation.
Mrs. O.. NJ. Q-What can be done
for a neurasthenic patient-woulc
constipation be a factor in am
way?
A-This condition can be i'm,
proved by correcting the constipa,
ton and by improving the health IL
general.
7. W. O-What' is the cause o.
ringing in the ears?
A-This is often due to nasal ca.
tarrh which has extended into IN,
inner ear. This can be cured witt
proper treatment. A nose anc
throat spray Is beneficial.
Miss l.. r. Q-What should
girl weigh who is Is years old ant
4 feet. II inches tall?