Are you a dancer who suffers from foot pain every night? Do your feet ache and burn after training sessions and performances? Are your feet affecting your routines? They experience allot wear and tear through the years and you only get one of each. You may want to start taking better care of your feet then.

Your feet require special attention, even more if you're a dancer. Dancers place an unbelievable amount of stress on their feet from hours and hours of training and performance, anyone taking part in dance classes or performance, proper foot care is extremely imperative. It is crucial for dancers to keep their feet in premium condition so they can perform to the best of their ability.

Dancers need to look after themselves in terms of their health more than their appearance. Redness, swelling or pain is a warning sign of impending danger and can be helped by taking care of the problems before they occur. The following advice may help you avoid or care for dancer's injuries.

• Ingrown Nails - Ingrown toenails are most often caused by your toenail's edge growing inward and piercing through the surrounding skin of your toe. You'll first notice a red and painful nail. They can also lead to infection. Ty to trim your nails straight across to avoid any potential problems. If they curve downward into the skin, cut them at an angle to remove the problem part of the nail, the one growing inward.

• Fungus Nails - Spotting this is easy. You'll see that your nails appear whitish or yellowish and be significantly thickened. There is over the counter medications available which may help to soften the nail, making cutting the nails more manageable, especially after a bath or soaking your feet. It is essential to keep your nails cut short and to use an emery board to reduce the nail's thickness.

• Blisters - Blisters are formed by friction irritation, causing layers of skin to rub back and forth against each other. It's usually caused from sliding your foot sliding in your shoe or a bone rubbing against the shoe. Blisters can be treated like a regular burn so ice can be applied. Never pick at one. Keep the top of the blister should be left intact for protective covering. A band-aid or other type of medical cover should be applied around this area to reduce pressure and to protect it from further irritation.

• Bunions - Bunions are an enlargement of the joint on the inner side of you big toe. They are more common in feet that excessively collapse causing the foot to roll and inwards and are often caused by flat feet, low arch structure of your foot or improper dance technique. Eventually, the big toe shifts toward the others. The bunion shifts the opposite way making it prominent and vulnerable to irritation against your shoe. You can buy silicone gels and felt pads which will help cushion your foot and reduce irritation. Icing will also help reduce swelling and pain. Try wearing some arch supports in your shoes to help prevent your foot from collapsing.

• Tendinitis - If you feel any pain to the top of your feet or ankles, this can be caused by possible tendinitis of your joints. It is imperative that you find a dance shoe that fits you properly. They shouldn't be loose with your foot sliding in them, nor should they be too tight causing irritation against the skin and tendons. If you suffer from minor tendon problems, they should respond well to a few days of rest or non-strenuous activity. If you still begin to feel again pain, then it is likely you are suffering from a soft tissue injury. Try strengthening the soft tissues with rubber tension bands or other exercises as instructed by your dance teacher after the initial onset of pain is reduced. If any pain lasts for more than a few days, then you need to speak to a doctor or medical professional.