Ask your podiatrist if an orthotic device is a good fit for your lifestyle. When foot pain persists, it's important to visit our office for a thorough examination. The cause of your foot pain may be more serious than simple stress and overwork. Your podiatrist can identify serious problems and work with you to determine a treatment plan that will put an end to your tired, achy feet once and for all.
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Accessibility View Close toolbar. Elevate your feet for minutes. Massage your feet, or have someone massage your feet for you. Ask your podiatrist if an orthotic device is a good fit for your lifestyle When foot pain persists, it's important to visit our office for a thorough examination. Simply roll the wheel all over the soles of your feet, especially the areas which receive most friction.
A bumpy wooden roller will increase the blood circulation within the area so that your feet, not only feel relieved but also stay healthy. Nothing feels quite as good as a food soak after a long day. In a basin of hot water, stir in 1 cup of Epsom salt and 2 tablespoons of loose chamomile tea until the salt is absorbed.
Then soak your feet in the concoction until the water runs cold. While chamomile tea is incredibly soothing, Epsom salt reduces muscle tightness and pain. You'll be back on your feet before you know it! To keep your feet happy, make a pumice stone your best friend. Not only is it an inexpensive beauty tool, it's multipurpose too!
Wet your feet, lather them with soap and scrub your soles and sides thoroughly with a pumice stone. This will remove dead skin and reduce any foot pain or pressure. Yes, the dreaded E-word. What nurse has time for voluntary exercise? What often happens when nurses finally get the chance to sit down after a long shift is their muscles lock up and become stiff, making getting going again extra-tough.
Stretch your feet, legs, and ankles after every shift and if needed, whenever you can during the workday. It only takes a few minutes but staying flexible can keep you from hitting the end-of-the-day wall so hard. Exercise also keeps you in shape, making it easier for you to stay on track at work. Soaking your feet in Epsom salt is more than an old folk remedy. Fill a basin with warm to hot water just be wary of burns, even if it feels amazing and sprinkle a generous amount of Epsom salt in the water, stirring until dissolved.
You can add essential oils that can also help reduce pain and inflammation or rejuvenate the feet, such as lavender or peppermint oil. Now you finally have a good excuse to put a massaging foot bath on your Christmas list! No, compression socks are not just for elderly or diabetic patients.
When you spend all day upright, compression socks can really help to prevent stiff, sore legs and feet.
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