Help for tired feet

pigeonpie · Post by **pigeonpie** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 10:48 pm

Hi there

I know this an unusual post but here goes

I have been deliverin items for my business which envolves alot of walking. My legs ache and my feet do any of you have a good tip to make this go away (and no not deliver lol)

I have tried soacking my feet and creams any other ideas

From a sore English girl lol

kaz

rainbowsmiles · Post by **rainbowsmiles** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 11:24 pm

I was just going to sake a soak :-2 Have you tried soaking them in peppermint essential oil? Peppermint EO is known for waking the body up. Not only the muscles but the senses!

gmc · Post by **gmc** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:17 am

It's just unaccustomed exercise you'll get used to it. Wear good shoes-comfortable forget how they look, don't wear cotton or nylon socks best bet is go to a mountaineering shop and get ones designed for trekking-padded soles etc. Going a twenty mile hillwalk this weekend it's my knees that do me in.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:19 am

How are your arches? If you have flat feet, like I do, either get really good walking shoes with arch supports or inserts. The inserts I buy (Dr Scholes) give good arch support and raises the heel by 1/2 inch, making me look taller. :-6

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 6:57 am

1/2 cup of Epsom Salts to a bowl of warm water, just soaks away aches.

actionfigurestepho · Post by **actionfigurestepho** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 7:05 am

Gel supports really help! Also, try not to wear the same pair of shoes everyday...that can actually cause your arches to settle. I would switch between two pairs of sneakers every other day or every two days or so. Also, try heel cups. They'd be in the same aisle as gel inserts. They're amazing for stabilizing your feet and really comfortable.

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 7:23 am

pigeonpie wrote: Hi there

I know this an unusual post but here goes

I have been deliverin items for my business which envolves alot of walking. My legs ache and my feet do any of you have a good tip to make this go away (and no not deliver lol)

I have tried soacking my feet and creams any other ideas

From a sore English girl lol

kaz

What kind of shoes are you wearing? A good pair of tennies could help your feet feel more comfortable, or something with soft soles.

pigeonpie · Post by **pigeonpie** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:54 pm

Thank you for the good tips I am wearing flat trainers and like you say probably cos I have not used them muscles in a long time.

Did another hour tonight and did not seem as bad so must get better each time lol

kaz x

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 2:41 pm

Flat meaning no arch support? You should get arch support regardless of how good your arches are.

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 2:50 pm

And you should really listen to Far the Fantastic Foot Feeler.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:31 pm

I feel FarÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s foot formula is not folly.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:34 pm

Far foot fetishist fiend fondles phalanges.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:40 pm

hey Far! You Photo the feet you fondled so fiendishly last Friday?

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:50 pm

Far Rider wrote: Your donkey ears are starting to grow young man... get back to work!
Your onomatopoeaic skill sucks!:wah:

jasmund · Post by **jasmund** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 4:16 pm

-I agree with Far, the ted hose really work and nursing shoes, yep they are ugly!

But good for the feet, also I recommend if you cant do that, change your shoes 1/2 way through the day, when I work a 14 hour shift, I change socks and shoes after 7 hours, it does help with leg cramps.

-just a thought.

Jasmund

cars · Post by **cars** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 4:31 pm

You may want to consider "AIR" cushioned sneakers!!!

("Air Jorden" comes to mind, and no, this is not an Ad for them :-2 )

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 4:47 pm

gmc wrote: It's just unaccustomed exercise you'll get used to it. Wear good shoes-comfortable forget how they look, don't wear cotton or nylon socks best bet is go to a mountaineering shop and get ones designed for trekking-padded soles etc. Going a twenty mile hillwalk this weekend it's my knees that do me in.

Yep - it always takes me about 6 weeks to get used to a new job where I have to do a lot of walking. I also have high arches so I make sure to put supports in my shoes. Sometimes this means buying a shoe that is a 1/2 size bigger so you don't cut off circulation to your toes.

actionfigurestepho · Post by **actionfigurestepho** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 4:51 pm

That's a good point...I know my feet have spread a bit by the end of the day if I spend all day on them. Maybe buying the shoes in a wide width will help, too.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 8:08 pm

Fars TED HOSE is a great idea, and it will work.. shoes with some arch support, and soak in EPSON SALTS.. and a PEDICURE helps as well.. treat your feet kindly they do a lot of work..

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 8:10 pm

I think the only thing that will ever help my feet is a miracle.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 8:15 pm

PEG, I was born with permanent INGROWN GREAT TOE NAILS.. All my life my feet have been a misery.. I had surgery 2 times as a child.. Then wouldn't let anyone touch them ever again. Well one day(about 3 years ago) I decided to get a PEDICURE you would not believe the difference in my feet now. They actually look great, feel wonderful and it is so relaxing. I recommend a PEDICURE with the SPA chairs for anyone Male or Female it is the best thing you can do for your feet.. and they look beautiful..

I get one 2 times a month if not more..

LottomagicZ4941 · Post by **LottomagicZ4941** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 10:56 pm

Switching shoes helped on 8 hour shifts.

But on 12.5 hour shifts the legs and feet are just doomed sometimes.

Lotto

"Looking forward to Rapture of the Deep"

MagicZ4941A