Of Course Pedicures Feel Great! But What Are The Health Benefits?

  

Dr. Rosenstein,

         I love getting pedicures done frequently! Since then I have noticed an overall improvement on how my feet feel and look! How exactly does a pedicure benefit the health of my feet?

Not only does a pedicure make your feet feel great, it’s also a great prevention method to avoid future foot complications.

  Did you know the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day, which adds up to about 115,000 miles over a lifetime! With that amount of wear and tear why wouldn’t we want to spoil our feet with a great cleansing and massage?

Cleaning, cutting, and clipping of the nails can prevent nails from growing inward and causing infection or ingrown toenails. The elimination of dirt and bacteria by cleansing your feet will also help prevent nail diseases and disorders and helps eliminate foot odor.

Exfoliation, or the sloughing off of dead skin cells, can prevent the cells from accumulating and causing corns or bunions, which if not treated are very painful. Removal of dead skins cells can also encourage newer skin cell growth which creates a smoother, more appealing foot.

Of course the most enjoyable part of our pedicures is the massage and/or oils used in the massage to moisturize the newly exfoliated skin. Massaging also promotes circulation in the calves and feet and also helps to promote the health and performance of the muscles. And of course this type of pampering is a great stress reducer because…. “When Your Feet Hurt, You Hurt All Over!”