Queen Letizia was diagnosed with Morton's neuroma and metatarsalgia in 2022. This is an inflammation of the foot that makes it difficult to stand for a long time.

It is a stabbing and very intense pain in the metatarsal area. The pain can be so intense that it is common for people to take off their shoes and stand on the ground, says podiatrist Neus Moya Arasa, who is treating the Queen. She points out that footwear is a very important external factor that can play a big role in the condition, as well as the underlying cause of Morton's Neuroma, which is a thickening of the nerves between the third and fourth metatarsals. For confidential support, call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details. Women's shoes, in general, are designed with a much narrower last than what their feet need. The global foot spa market is expected to reach $1 billion by 2026. minimalist footwear seeks to interfere as little as possible with the shape of the foot and its natural way of walking. The current comes from the world of running, where a few years ago it began to become fashionable to run with shoes with very thin soles. The boom for respectful shoes has reached street footwear and meets four characteristics: Flexible sole: Make it very easy to bend and rotate in all directions, ductile, malleable, and not not. in the previous area. In recent years, interest in foot care has grown, according to podiatrist Gabriel J. Dávila, from the ICOPCV (Illustrious Official College of Podiatry of the Valencian Community). The current emerged with the rise of natural running and minimalism among runners. The concept is also called barefoot.