For people that spend hours working on their feet everyday, there is a good chance you will develop an ailment at some point, such as blisters or cracked and swollen feet. There are ways to prevent these conditions and to make it more bearable to work on your feet. One tip is to wear the right shoes on the job. It is recommended to make sure that the shoes leave plenty of room for the toes, so that when walking around, the toes won’t hit against the top of the shoe. Another important tip is to find variation in your work and to take regular breaks. That means sitting down every couple of hours to relieve pressure from the feet. It is also key to pace yourself while on your feet as to not put so much strain on them. A final tip is to strengthen your body and recover. Whenever you have time before work, do some exercises that will strengthen your muscles and prepare the feet for the long day ahead. Then once you are done with the work day, do some stretches to relieve the stress in the limbs and muscles. In looking for the best strategies for when standing in the workplace, consult with a podiatrist.

While working on the feet, it is important to take the proper care of them. For more information about working on your feet, contact Dr. Michael A. Wood from Foot Health Institute. Our doctor will treat your foot and ankle needs.

Working on Your Feet

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. There are ways to avoid these conditions with proper foot care, smart choices and correct posture.

Positive Changes

Negative heeled shoe – Choosing this shoe type places the heel slightly lower than the ball of the foot. These are great for overall foot health. Find shoes that fit you correctly.

Go barefoot – Our feet were not designed to be enclosed for all hours of the day. Try to periodically expose your feet to air.

Eliminate Pain

Foot Exercises – Performing simple exercises, incorporating yoga and doing stretches are beneficial. This will allow increased blood flow to the area and muscles of the foot.

Achilles tendon – Stretching the foot out flat on the floor will relax the calf muscles and tendon. These exercises can be performed almost anywhere. Make sure you add these exercises to your daily regimen. 

With a little bit of this information and knowing more about foot health, you will notice changes. Foot stretches and proper footwear will help with pain and prevent further issues.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact one of our offices located in Lansing, and Chicago, IL . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.