Derek Jeter has started hitting balls off a tee as he prepares to “get back into the swing” following a broken ankle, reminding us that sometimes we need to go back to the basics.  Here are two basic yet very important foot care principles: 1) Foot pain is not normal, and is your body’s signal that something is wrong.  There are a variety of causes for foot pain, and many treatment options available that can get you back to living your active, pain-free life.  2) For people with diabetes or poor circulation (which is called PAD or peripheral arterial disease), it’s critical that they inspect their feet every day for signs of skin breakdown or infection.  These include open sores/wounds, redness, warmth, new swelling, etc.