Tag Archives: foot pain

Goodbye, Favorite Shoes! Hello… Happy Feet?

I put my favorite pair of sneakers in the trash today. Now I’m sad. They were New Balance slip-on sneakers — no laces to tie when I was running late, just slip my feet in and keep moving. Perfect for wearing to my part time job at the cats-only boarding facility, because they were so easy to put on and take off (we change into scrubs when we get to work and change back when the shift is over — another place where not having to tie shoes is SO handy). But after more than a year of being my … Continue reading →

Dealing With Foot Pain

Walking is one of the greatest forms of exercise — but if your feet hurt, you probably don’t want to do much walking! Here are some stretches that can help prevent and relieve foot pain, whether you’re on your feet all day or not. Stretch your toes quickly and easily: sit in a chair with your right leg crossed over your left thigh. Lace your fingers through your toes as if you were holding hands with your foot. Squeeze your fingers (and toes) together for a ten second count, then stretch your fingers (and toes) apart for a ten second … Continue reading →

A Pain In The Foot

Aching feet? Check this list of the top five foot complaints for symptoms and treatment. Foot cramps: muscle spasms that can attack your toes or arches. Dehydration is a major cause of foot cramps, so be sure you’re drinking enough — especially while working out. Strengthening the muscles can help cut down on cramps, too. If lactic acid builds up in the feet, the muscles can spasm. Build foot muscles by picking things up with your toes! Plantar fasciitis: an inflammation of the tissue connecting your heel bone to the base of your toes, causing a sharp pain under the … Continue reading →

More Pains of Walking

You can’t beat a walk for an easy, gentle form of exercise. But even the gentlest form of exercise can cause problems. A pain in your toe, heel, or calf can mean different things. Does walking leave you with a pain in your lower back? You may be experiencing lumbar strain. Walking may not have caused the problem, but it can exacerbate an existing back strain. Protect your back by NOT leaning forward when you’re walking — especially if you are walking quickly or headed uphill. Keep your trunk strong and steady by using those abdominal muscles. Suck in your … Continue reading →

The Pains of Walking

Walking is a great, safe, easy, and gentle form of exercise. But walking injuries that seem innocent or unimportant can end up sidelining you! And if you can’t walk, you’re not doing much for your health. Once you get out of a regular fitness routine, it can be very hard to get back in. Feeling sore or tender on the bottom of your foot? You may be suffering from plantar fasciitis. The band of tissue that pads your foot is known as the plantar fascia. Walking in hard shoes or on hard surfaces like concrete can cause small tears in … Continue reading →