I am a full time cashier and I am required to stand for 7 hours a day... since i started this job my left heel has started hurting causing me to have a limp by the end of the day... When i stand up after being off of my foot for more then 30 minutes the pain is more painful... does any one have any ideas what the problem could be?? SERIOUS RESPONSES ONLY!! Thank You!
2007-01-11 07:19:41 · 5 answers · asked by coastiewife12505 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I have the mat and i am wearing reebok classics
2007-01-11 07:32:33 · update #1
You R going to have to build Ur stamina back up. I strongly suggest a comfortable pair of shoes & $ extra comfort I think it's Dr. Scholl's inserts U put in you shoes. They R great, it gives U extra cushion in your shoes. They do wear out in a week or 2 but worth it. They don't cost much. I use 2 work at the least 10 hr days & not uncommon to work 16 hours. These inserts helped me a lot. Now it is possible that U have a pinched nerve. If the problem doesn't go away after trying this U should see a doctor. You should give it time, at least 1 month. Remember (I know U do) U have been taking care of that sweet baby for 2 years. Now Ur using different muscles that have not been used in some time. I do hope this helps U. Good luck and time will get you back in shape.
2007-01-11 08:16:19 · answer #1 · answered by Blues Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are probably shifting on that leg constantly while working.
Ask your employer if you can put a rubber mat on the floor where you are working (Like a weight room mat, not as expensive though. Go to Sports Mart to see what I am talking about).
Also, the GEL Dr. Scholl's insoles are very good. Buy the most expensive ones ($15) they have the most gel in them.
When you get home at night, lie on the floor and put your legs up on a chair, this will make the blood reverse through your legs and it's very good for the veins and arteries to do this. Stay that way for a good half-hour.
Make sure that your shoes are not tied too tight, they need to have room to expand as your feet swell throughout the day.
2007-01-11 07:27:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haven't got the foggiest idea of what could be causing this problem. But I would certainly recommend or suggest that you go to the doctor and have it viewed by a professional rather then taking the advice of a complete stranger with no medical training. Good luck and I hope that it is just something small or maybe even your footwear that is causing this problem.
2007-01-11 07:28:55 · answer #3 · answered by crazylegs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it could be an arch problem, or a posture (or spinal curvature) problem.
But it could also just be your shoes and the surface you're standing on. Most stores should have a textured mat for cashiers to stand on -- ask your manager if you don't have that. Workplace health rules usually don't allow workers to stand on hard floors all day without some sort of ergonomic assistance.
2007-01-11 07:25:43 · answer #4 · answered by Julian A 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a solution.
I cannot remember what they are called right now, but they are the inserts sold on the tv that help your arches and eliminate backaches. my husband bought these. ( not the $300 ones) the $20.00 ones, and he has had them a year and swears by them! not a foot ache or backache one day this year!
Im sorry I cant remember the name.
2007-01-11 07:30:38 · answer #5 · answered by crystald 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋