I work as a checkout chick and im on my feet all day and at the end of the day my legs are so sore, i cant sleep. are then any stretches or anything that can reduce the pain?
2007-12-27 21:23:46 · 9 answers · asked by MELLY 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
stand against a wall or something very sturdy..then put your feet together then lift your heels up 15 times with your toes staying on the ground...then stretch your leg one at a time..holding onto something sturdy extend your leg in back of you lift your heels up 15 times..then just stretch your legs out..you will know what to do when you do it..hard to explain it to you..when your done stretching..take very warm bath...then from now on stretch everyday before you go to work..if real bad stretch at work....THIS WILL WORK!!!!!!!
2007-12-27 22:43:11 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should get some compression stockings to help with your circulation, that should help some with the pain
2007-12-27 21:26:58 · answer #2 · answered by girl_on_the_couch_inak 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself a spongy rubber mat to stand on at work and try wearing support stocking on your lower legs. Pain comes from venous stasis and you could be setting yourself up for varicose veins and/or phlebitis if you don't do some of these measures soon!
2007-12-27 21:30:11 · answer #3 · answered by wersells 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Prolonged standing without a good arch support will effect your legs, and back.
Invest in some good firm, molded arch supports (happy feet sells them) They are not cheap but mine are 10 years old and machine washable. They completely cured the foot and leg pains I was having.
The most minute change in your feet either cause problems in you legs and back or fix them, the arches fixed mine.
2007-12-27 22:08:01 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have two inch mats to stand on. I also invest in thick soled work boots. I can get by with the workboots because I am disabled and can say it's helping me. Some bosses might now let everyone wear work boots.
I have worked on my feet for 17 years...it's tough.
If you are brand new...it gets better in about two weeks, after you get used to it.
If you aren't new, then you are already used to standing and it won't get better.
2007-12-27 21:31:35 · answer #5 · answered by §♫♪‹(•¿•)›☼»-(¯`v´¯)-»\\ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking a bath in salt water, rehydrate and just stretch out your hamstrings(back of your legs) and quads (front of leg). When you go to bed, elevate your feet.
2007-12-27 21:26:55 · answer #6 · answered by Helena 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your standing there, pick up one foot, then the other. When you get home, bend your legs. Even lie down and rest them.
2007-12-27 21:27:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
when you lie down prop your feet so they are higher than your head to help circulation. Where good comfy shoes with support soles and try and move around a little while at work.
2007-12-27 21:26:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you are going to have to pay the price for some good quality shoes. if you are overweight, try to lose a little. maybe yoga would help you
2007-12-27 21:27:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋