2006-08-25 09:22:28 · 21 answers · asked by Brendon B 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
It could be your footwear too that's causing the ache, trainers are pretty bad for standing in all day long, you could try some of those gel and magnet innersoles, they are supposed to work on the aches in your legs and help the blood flow better, if you can't find those try curling and uncurling your toes 10 times every 10 minuets or so, try to walk about a bit more too, just say your going to the loo or something, surely they can't begrudge you that, soak your feet in cool water when you get home too, if your still having trouble after a week then go see your doctor he might be able to give you some more advice to help with the aches, good luck.
2006-08-26 14:28:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hard to imagine that someone works 10 hours 24/7, if that is what you mean by 10 hrs. That must be a health hazard. Your feet are tired you definitely need a rest or a change in the way you are working.
I don't know you circumstances, but I think you just need to slow down a little bit.
Your employer must be benefiting from your long working hours, but you are not, even though you may be getting some extra cash. Your health is more important than anything else.
2006-08-25 09:36:16 · answer #2 · answered by Tarzan B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in a high paced restaurant and I'm on the run and on my feet 11-12 hrs and the balls of my feet are in the worse pain. I bought gel inserts and got some dress shoes that are much like a sneaker. Anyone have any good suggestions?
2014-08-03 08:24:56 · answer #3 · answered by Dan Ghaowi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you have a good comfortable pair of shoes. Not too tight or too loose, with soft insoles and plenty of support.
Take breaks when you can. Put your feet up in a break. If your colleagues can stand the smell, take your shoes off and give your feet a quick rub. Rotate your ankles and give your feet a good stretch - point your toes, flex them up and down, get the blood circulating again. Take your socks off and give your feet a squirt with some cooling peppermint foot spray (smells nice too!)
When you get home SOAK them! A warm bath or just soaking in a bowl of water with some epsom salts will make them feel wonderful.
Perhaps visit a physiotherapist to check that your posture is good. Bad posture causes a lot of aches and pains if you're standing all day.
2006-08-25 09:34:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear comfy shoes while you're there, when you get home pamper your feet... The Body Shop do a great product called peppermint foot lotion, it cools and makes your feet tingle so you don't notice the ache as much. Or invest in some essential oils and make a rub for your feet, I'd recommend Peppermint Lavender and Rosemary. You could also fill a bowl with warm water and a few drops of all these oils, stick your feet in sit back and relax!
2006-08-25 09:28:13 · answer #5 · answered by Fairy Nuff 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get some gel insoles, double them up if you have to. On breaks, take your shoes off and massage your feet. To hell with what others may say or think, gotsta take care o' the foots!
When you get home, lie down for about 1/2 hr with your feet elevated above your heart to drain the swelling out of them. Soak them in a tub of warm water and epsom salts too. Pamper your toots, they're the only ones you've got. If you shower at night, slather them with heavy lotion and massage some more. If you're married, ask your wife to do that for you. Mmmmmmm, paradise!!!!!!!!
2006-08-25 18:24:40 · answer #6 · answered by Dolores G. Llamas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi know this might sound a bit darft but it does acutally work, when you get home soak your feet in some warm/hot water with a teaspoon of dried mustard powder dissolved in it for 10 minutes. Sounds silly but it does make a difference.
2006-08-25 09:51:15 · answer #7 · answered by halflight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit down every once and while. Working 10 hours OSHA requires a half hour unpaid break, and two 15 minute paid breaks. Also, if you're standing in one spot, try to get an anti-fatigue mat, or stool to sit on. Or get those gel inserts if you're moving around.
2006-08-25 09:28:29 · answer #8 · answered by nicholas_fahrenkopf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soak your feet in warm water with 2 asprins tabs this will reduce the pain in your feet it will also help the blood to flow better.
2006-08-25 17:08:10 · answer #9 · answered by daugtherofmerlin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out your shoes. Wear good supportive shoes, and even try those insoles they sell (like Dr. Scholls) - they will cushion your feet and help them to absorb all that shock for so many hours spent on your feet!
2006-08-25 10:37:30 · answer #10 · answered by kelee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋