From gym shoes to sandals to boots to high heels, no matter what type of shoes you wear or how much they cost they cannot protect you from foot pain. Stand for long periods, walking long distances causes wear and tear on your feet, checkout these ways of relieving and preventing foot pain.
Podiatrists Paul Langer and Deanna Lites, M.D., and women's health expert Donnica Moore, M.D, all agree that is the number one way to prevent feet problems: Buy the right shoes it is very important, women tend to buy shoes one size smaller and this can cause you to have foot pain and flare ups. 88% of women buy shoes that are too small, over the years, our feet can expand and it is best to get your feet measured when purchasing shoes.
It is best to try to wear your shoes 20% of the time. Each time you step you put weight on your foot, even with low heels. 2 ½ hours a day is good enough, wear gym shoes most times of the day, it is better to try and wear your heels less as possible especially if you walk or stand a lot.
Shoe insoles do wonders for your feet! Dr. Scholl's cost about $8-$10 at drug stores like Walgreen's and CVS Pharmacy. Eazol is the ONLY pain relief health supplement that includes a complete list of active botanicals in one easy to take supplement.
Whether you are having feet pain from too much exercising or working long hours propping your feet up is very relaxing which hinders blood circulation that flows to your feet and reduces swelling about 15 minutes before going to bed.
Blood flow also provides nutrients that heal the pain you may have with your feet. Another way to get the blood circulating is workouts. Dr. Lites suggest running your feet over a golf ball to loosen and massage muscles. Another method is; sit on the floor extend your legs, get a towel and loop it under your toes and pull it forward to bend and stretch your toes.
A mustard seed soak improves circulation and gets rid of the toxins in muscles and joints. Fill a tub or buck with 3Tbs. Mustard seeds and 1-gallon warm water. Soak your feet for about 10 minutes, three times a week.
Bunions are a pain! You can get rid of these things with toe spacers; too tight shoes can push the joint of the big toe outward causing a bunion. You can find these toe spacers at SockDoctor.com starting at $8
Caster oil has ricinoletic acid, which softens the roughest skin. It removes corns and calluses, before bed soak a cotton ball with it and secure it with first aid tape. Put on socks to protect bedding and use until the rough skin is gone.
Swollen feet and ankles can be very uncomfortable. Drinking dandelion tea works like a diuretic, it flushes out excess water, which causes swelling.
Try the tips they are proven and have been studied to get real relief of your ailing feet.
