ball of foot blisters

May 28, 2016 · by John · In: blister care, Foot Care, Footcare, Health Tagged: ball of foot blisters, blister care, Fixing Your Feet, foot blister care

Today’s post is a thru-hiker's story about her experiences with her feet. It’s one that make you grimace when you hear the details and see the pictures. I share the story because there are lessons to be learned. Here's her story. "This past April, I started the Pacific Crest Trail intending to thru-hike northern-bound to the Oregon/Washington border. I’m an experienced long distance thru-hiker and frequently hike 20-25 miles without issue. "Rarely do I get blisters, and I have no …

Mar 11, 2011 · by John · In: blister care, Foot Care Tagged: ball of foot blisters, blisters, heel blisters, toe blisters, types of blisters

There are many types of blisters. In my experience, toe and heel blisters are the most common, followed by ball of the foot. Here is a summary of the three. Toe Blisters Shoes with a toe box that is too short in length and/or height often cause toe blisters. The toes rub against the toe box and blisters result. Improperly trimmed toenails are also a common cause. Socks will catch on the toenails and push them back into the cuticles, causing blisters or fluid under the nails. Blisters between …

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