Foot pain is something that I developed as I aged. It first started in my twenties when I wore high-heels to work every day of the week. In my thirties I ended up with foot surgery to help correct hammer toes and to get rid of heal spurs. As I’ve aged over the years…the foot pain has continued.
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Next month I’m turning 70 years old and the pain continues to get worse. Over the years I’ve learned that there are some things that I can do at home to help reduce the pain.
Tips on How to Relieve Foot Pain
– Foot massages.
– Elevate legs while at home.
– Soak feet in warm water with Epsom Salts.
– Wear footwear with memory foam insoles.
– Acupuncture to relieve pain and increase blood flow.
– Wear orthopedic-correct footwear.
– Foot and leg exercises with stretching.
– Limit standing and walking time on bad pain days.
– Obtain proper rest and sleep at night.
– Maintain a healthy weight.
– Apply over-the-counter pain relief cream.
– Heat and/or ice therapy and properly apply kinesiology tape for better muscle support and pain relief.
I use all of these methods to help relieve foot pain. There are times that one method works better than another. Try a few of them to see what works best with your type of pain and if you get no relief…it may be time to see your doctor.
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These are all helpful tips. I shall definitely try to use them.
I definitely have my share of foot pain. It would feel so good to have a foot massage.
Thank you for this information. I am starting to have pain around my toes. I will try some of these to see if it helps.