Like every other marvel of the human body, the feet are also prone to breakdown and send us looking for foot pain relief. The good news is, that some easy to follow steps can help to ease the foot pain and prevent and further complications. People who are suffering from diabetes or have any problems with circulation, should consult a physician before applying any of the following suggestions.
A simple foot pain remedy is to take a load off your feet. If you are constantly standing, try to incorporate some regular breaks and take the weight off your feet. When possible try to elevate the feet 45 degrees to the body and relax them in that position for about 15 minutes. In the elevated position blood will be moved away and it will reduce any swelling.
A great relaxing thing to do for the feet is to give them a soak. Just put about 2 tablespoons of Epsom salts into a small tub of water that is warm. Place your feet in the foot bath for approximately 15 minutes. The Epsom salts with help with sore muscles and is great at foot pain relief.
An easy foot pain relief trick is using hot and cold water. Simply sit on the edge of the bathtub and let your feet sit in the tub. Run cold water for about 1 minute on them, and then switch to warm water. Both temperatures should be comfortable. Finish with cold water.
Foot pain relief and pleasure cannot be beaten with a foot massage. Have your partner massage your feet with a nice massage oil, baby oil or moisturizing lotion. Be sure to put socks on before standing up to stop yourself slipping. You could even massage your own feet. With some oil and using medium pressure use the thumb and fingers to work from the base of your foot to your toes. Make small circles from the ball of the foot down to the base. Then make long, deep strokes along the arch area of the foot up to the toes. Gently squeeze, rotate and pull the toes.
Ice can be a refreshing way to help foot pain relief. Never apply directly to the skin, always have a towel or cloth between your skin and the ice. Three cycles of ten minutes on and ten minutes off, will make them feel great and reduce any swelling.
The feet muscles are like any other muscles in the body and are at their healthiest when they are strong and flexible. This can be accomplished with regular exercise. Using shoes that provide good support is a good start for the feet. Some other great foot exercises include: rolling the foot over a golf ball, do not stand on it, but just use the weight of your foot to determine the pressure of the golf ball to massage your foot. Use your feet like hands and try and pick up things with your toes. Scattering dried beans, marbles or tissue paper on the floor and trying to pick them up with your toes can help strengthen muscles.
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Peter Alexis
Medical Researcher, Health Practitioner and Pain Management Specialist
Making use of comfortable and appropriate shoes will offer good support to your feet and relief pain.
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