Heel pain & feet pain - The fix!

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Why do our feet hurt after a long day of work?

If you are standing or walking for the majority of the day as a result of your working activities, you may be familiar with the pain and discomfort your feet may experience. Specific foot conditions may amplify and become worse by standing on your feet for most of the day, including pain that may originate from corns, calluses, or certain foot deformities.

Standing on your feet for long periods of time can cause stress and pain in your feet. Your whole body may experience change in terms of posture, back pain, bunions, callouses and or plantar warts.

4 Tips to get relief from foot pain

• Changing positions frequently may be the most effective way to reduce complications from prolonged standing. Take the opportunity to walk around instead of standing still, and change from standing to sitting positions as much as able. Also, use a foot rest bar or stool to shift your body weight from one side to the other, and use your allowed breaks to rest and stretch.

• Stretching can also provide relief. For example, while seated, and preferably with your shoes off, place one foot over the opposite knee. Holding your foot by your toes, slowly pull it towards you and hold for 10 seconds. Release, then repeat 20 times. Do the same stretch on your other foot. 

• Roll a frozen water bottle under your feet, using moderate pressure, for 15 to 20 minutes. 

• When you are at home after a long day of work, take the opportunity to rest your feet. Elevate your feet to reduce swelling and place ice packs on the bottoms of your fee if this eases your discomfort.

I hope this email and the tips are beneficial for you. Thank you for taking the time to read this email.

All the best and See you soon!