3 Tips for Beach Bums
Have you made plans yet to book a beach vacation? Having a special weekend getaway to look forward to will only help your workweek go by that much more quickly. For those of us with foot and ankle issues, it’s always good to keep our feet on our mind when traveling. This is still true even for a trip to the beach! Beach bum life usually calls for enjoying your day barefoot in the sand, but it’s easier said than done for those of us with foot or ankle conditions. Many aspects of beach going can be beneficial for our feet, such as getting an added strengthening exercise or a free exfoliation and circulation boost due to the sandy terrain. There are, however, a few things we need to look out for and keep in mind when enjoying beach time!
WARM UP BEFORE GOING ON THE SAND
Especially if you took a long drive to get to your beach destination, be sure to stretch it out and warm up before going on the beach. This can help you avoid muscle fatigue and keep you limber while setting up your beach bum territory for the day!
BRING WALKING SHOES OR SANDALS FOR LONG WALKS
Don’t just bring the shoes already on your feet! Bring an extra pair of shoes, like a pair of supportive sandals or walking shoes. These are important to use if you have to walk through sand that is particularly rocky or if you decide to take a longer walk on the beach. Go the extra mile with a pair of water shoes, too!
WEAR SUNSCREEN ON YOUR FEET
You read that right! Your feet need protection from the sun, too. While many people won’t ever experience sunburn on the skin of their feet, this doesn’t mean they aren’t silently damaging their skin from harsh UV rays that can lead to skin cancer developing.
Contact James C. Ricketti, DPM and let us address all your foot and ankle needs. Our board-certified podiatrist will tailor treatments based on your individual needs and with our state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment options, we’ll help you get back on your feet in no time! Call our office today at 609-587-1674 to make an appointment at our conveniently located Hamilton, NJ office.