Originally Posted by senior citizen
(Post 913512)
I've been wondering if anyone has experienced foot, leg, knee pain while living on cement slab floors?
The northern states which predominately have wood floors in the living areas which are over the basement area, may not have cement floors throughout their homes, (except in the basements or sub basements which often become family rooms/recreation rooms/laundry rooms/office space, workshops/hobby rooms, etc.) so perhaps time exposed to the concrete might be minimal......but just wondering how those living part time as a snowbird or as a full time Florida resident might impact those with osteo arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromylagia, Lupus, etc might feel after existing on cement slabs?
Some have mentioned to me it's a seasonal thing......but when the heat is turned on in the winter time it seems to take some of the dampness off.
Others say, it doesn't matter what season.....the achy feeling from the cement floors seems to permeate their bones/joints/legs.
Up north, some people find that they have radon beneath the cement.
There has been speculation that the radon might be contributing to the leg/bone/joint pain.......or even lung cancer.
Is that ever a problem in The Villages? Any of those willing to voice an honest response? Other parts of Fl. have felt their leg pain after moving there, whether part or full time, as they have shared with me.
Other than putting radiant heat under the floors, which is kind of crazy sounding given the heat of Florida, any solutions?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts on the matter....or personal experience living or working on cement slabs floors.
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HEALTH PROBLEMS CAUSED BY LIVING ON CONCRETE FLOORS
Foot Discomfort
The lack of shock absorbency in concrete flooring affects feet first, causing the soles and heels
to ache.
Feet take the brunt of the hard impact, as the muscles in the feet absorb the impact to protect the legs, back and rest of the body.
Muscles can become sore, and over time, bones may even weaken as a result, leading to susceptibility to fracture.
Lower-Leg Pain
People who live for long periods of time on concrete floors may develop lower-leg pain as the feet fail to absorb the full shock of concrete to the joints.
The muscles in the calves can become sore as they endure more impact than usual from the hard concrete, and knees may begin to ache.
Over time, the joints in the knees can become permanently damaged and arthritis may develop.
Concrete floors have long been used in industrial buildings, and recently they have become popular in residential apartments and homes, too.
But while concrete floors are in vogue, people who live on them can suffer from a number of health problems resulting from exposure to concrete and the lack of shock absorbency they provide.
These health problems range from mild to severe and can have an impact that lasts for years.
Concrete floors can even cause permanent damage to muscles and cause long-lasting pain.
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