Your feet undergo changes as you age just like the rest of your body does. You may start having more problems with your feet as you get older, and instead of ignoring foot pain, it's a good idea to see a foot specialist for treatment.
Foot pain might make you unsteady and increase your risk of falling. You might also become less active if your feet hurt when you walk
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