5 Ways to Help with Foot Pain

I can’t remember when it started but foot pain has been something I have been dealing with for way too long. I wish it wasn’t something I had to deal with or that there was a miracle cure but I have found ways to help. Our feet are a part of our everyday life and something we rely on.

Here are some ways I have found to help with foot pain:

Wear the right shoes. I know there are some fun and gorgeous shoes out there but we shouldn’t suffer foot pain for beauty. Wear the right size, height and shape for your foot or if you must have a certain pair then try insoles. I swear by Insoles for plantar fasciitis because they offer so much support.

Soak your feet and apply lotion. I found that soaking my feet after a long day not only softens them but also relieves pressure and relaxes me. I like to finish up with some good lotion and ankle compression socks.

Use a tennis ball. For foot pain I found that rubbing my foot on a tennis ball stretches it out and loosens up my tight arch

Stretch! I never saw the benefit of stretching until I tried it and found that stretching my calves and feet makes my feet hurt less later. I didn’t realize that everything was connected and even something up high in my leg was part of my lower foot.

Finally, see a doctor if you are really in pain in your feet. I saw a doctor and she x-rayed my feet to confirm there was nothing physically wrong inside my feet. The Foot and Ankle Institute gave me suggestions and a prescription lotion to try for my dry feet. I was glad though to find out there was nothing physically wrong which meant I could work on my foot pain myself.

Do you have any suggestions for alleviating foot pain?