Celebrity Foot Problems
It may seem like your favorite celebrities are too rich and famous to deal with the inconveniences of everyday life and health issues. Sometimes, we forget they’re just like us—humans with fragile bodies that work the same way ours do. It would probably surprise you how many celebrities have bunions!
Having a lot of box office hits or #1 songs doesn’t spare celebrities from common foot conditions that we treat here at Foot Specialists of Birmingham, like bunions, stress fractures, and more.
If you’re experiencing foot discomfort, don’t wait for it to get worse or try to self-diagnose. Our expert podiatrists give all of our patients the A-list treatment, quickly getting to the bottom of what’s causing you pain and creating a personalized treatment plan! Give us a call today!
You might recognize some of these celebrities with foot conditions. From Harry Styles’ quirky shoes to Doja Cat’s wild performances, their lifestyle choices often lead to foot pain—and you could be facing similar issues!
Celebrity Spotlight: Famous People with Foot Conditions
LeBron James and Kendall Jenner
What is plantar fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is when your plantar fascia, the ligament that connects your heel to your toes, becomes inflamed, making it painful to walk and stand.
Signs you might have it:
Symptoms of plantar fasciitis include painful heels and arches right after you get out of bed and swollen heels. The pain may linger for weeks or even months.
Why LeBron and Kendall can relate:
LeBron James has been playing basketball for more years than he hasn’t. Participating in a high-impact sport for all those years doesn’t come without foot issues, and athlete foot injuries are very common. Additionally, Kendall Jenner is one of the most highly sought-after models in magazines and on the runway, keeping her on her feet for hours on end, which can exacerbate the issue.
When to see a specialist:
You should see a specialist if you notice your pain or stiffness is worse after sitting or lying down for extended periods of time and if it doesn’t go away on its own after a couple of weeks.
If you’re experiencing pain, stiffness, aching, or muscle burning in your heel or along the bottom of your foot, call us at Foot Specialists of Birmingham to get an appointment set up as soon as possible!
Victoria Beckham and Harry Styles
What are bunions?
Bunions develop when the joint that connects the big toe with the rest of your foot becomes partially dislocated and slowly moves to the side. The joint starts to stick out as the big toe is pulled towards your smaller toes. It’s a common condition that people around the world experience.
Signs you might have them:
Signs you might have a bunion include a growing bump at the base of your big toe, your big toe slowly turning toward the second toe, pain, calluses, and corns.
Why Victoria and Harry can relate:
You won’t be hard-pressed to find a long list of celebrities with bunions. It’s usually easier to spot women than men thanks to the open-toed style of many women’s shoes, especially high heels. Victoria and Harry are known for their love of high fashion, which sometimes comes with a price: bunions. Victoria regularly wears open-toed heels, revealing her battle with bunions.
When to see a specialist:
Bunions, at some point, should be treated. The quicker you see a podiatrist at Foot Specialists of Birmingham to diagnose your bunions, the quicker we can come up with a plan. Fortunately, bunions take a while to form, so we have time to figure out what will work best before they become a source of pain or discomfort and limit mobility.
Don’t wait until it’s painful to walk to see a specialist for treatment of your bunions. Schedule an appointment at Foot Specialists today!
Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber
What are corns and calluses?
Corns and calluses develop when the skin is constantly rubbed from friction or under pressure, causing the layers of skin on the toes (corns) or soles of the feet (calluses).
Signs you might have them:
Symptoms include dry and flaky skin that becomes thick and hardened skin.
Why Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber can relate:
What do (aspiring) lawyers, businesswomen, and models have in common? They all spend a lot of time on their feet. For those whose preferred choice of footwear is high heels, they can find themselves quickly developing corns and calluses. As a businesswoman, aspiring lawyer, and fashion icon, Kim Kardashian is always on the go, usually in a pair of stilettos or other high-fashion footwear. Similarly, as a model, Hailey Bieber’s wardrobe depends on the company she’s modeling for and her own business, Rhode Skin.
When to see a specialist:
Unless you’re a diabetic, corns and calluses usually pose no serious threat to people, and the only treatment necessary is preventing friction to the affected areas.
Shaquille O’Neal
What are flat feet?
Flat feet are feet that don’t have an arch. When people with flat feet walk, the entire sole contacts the ground instead of just the ball, heel, and outer sides of the feet.
Signs you might have them:
Symptoms of flat feet include pain in your feet, ankles, knees, hips, legs, and lower back.
Why Shaq can relate:
Shaq has openly talked about having flat feet and using custom orthotics and shoes to dominate on the court and live everyday life.
When to see a specialist:
Generally speaking, flat feet are not a problem; however, if your flat feet are causing pain or stiffness affecting your life, see a specialist to learn about treatment options.
Contact the expert podiatrists at Foot Specialists of Birmingham to receive treatment for any problems you may be experiencing due to flat feet!
Foot Care Secrets Inspired by Celebs
Have you ever wondered how celebrities deal with foot pain? Many of their solutions are just as practical for us regular people. Here are our recommendations for famous people with foot conditions (and anyone else) who may be dealing with pain, soreness, stiffness, and discomfort in their feet:
If you’re a dancer like Zendaya or Doja Cat, use foot-strengthening exercises like the big toe three-way stretch, Achilles stretch, and toe extensions to handle choreography. Find a more extensive list of foot exercises here!
Entrepreneurs don’t really have days off. If you own your own business and find yourself always on your feet like Hailey Bieber and Kim K., try adding gel pads to your shoes and keeping routine foot care visits to a podiatrist to prevent corns and calluses.
Just can’t say no to those quirky shoes you found thrifting even though they don’t fit exactly right? Many celebs, like Bad Bunny, and others are willing to risk comfort for the sake of style. If that’s the case, try getting custom orthotics for those shoes to make them more forgiving to your feet.
If you’re an athlete or exercise daily, make sure you’re wearing the proper footwear for your sport or exercise. This ensures your feet have the assistance, like grip or ankle support, to perform at their best safely.
Celebrities with flat feet, like Shaq, are right to rely on custom orthotics or custom-made shoes to reduce pain and toe drift.
Put Your Best Foot Forward with Foot Specialists of Birmingham
Walking is a fact of daily life, and foot pain can make it all the more difficult. Don’t let pain overpower you, nor let foot pain go untreated. Our experienced podiatrists are ready to help you put your best foot forward with a treatment plan made just for you. Call us today to make an appointment!
