Thursday, May 24, 2018

How to Relieve Tired and Swollen Feet


How many times have you been on your feet all day whether for work or just because you’ve been busy, only to find yourself in pain by the end of the day? Tired and swollen feet aren’t always localized either. They can also lead to back and knee pain and just leave you feeling miserable in general. So, rather than hobble to the couch and lie down in agony, there are things you can do to help relieve that pain and discomfort that you are feeling. Let’s take a closer look.

Pick Up an At-Home Foot Massager

If tired and swollen feet are a regular occurrence for you, it may be worth your money to invest in an at-home foot massager. There are all kinds of models available from high-tech massagers with pre-set functions and settings, to basic roller massagers. Each style has its own pros and cons and they all vary greatly in price.

For all things foot massager related, be sure to check out Foottherapy.Net, as it features a number of in-depth reviews.

Investigate Various Essential Oils and How They Can Help

If you're looking for a natural approach to relieving tired and swollen feet, then you may want to do some research on essential oils. There are a number of oils that are known to help, with peppermint, eucalyptus, and clove oil being the most popular. You can use a couple of drops of each in a basin of hot water and then soak your feet for 10-15 minutes. This can be done a few times a week as a way to relieve pain and help to bring down inflammation.

Try Some Foot Exercises

Just like how stretching can help tired and tight muscles, feet exercises can also help to relieve some of your pain. There are a number of exercises you can try such as sitting on a chair, extending one foot at a time, and then slowly rotating the ankle. Another stretch that can be done in a seated position is to extend your foot, stretch it, and try to create a straight line with your foot and leg.

Elevate Your Feet

If you are experiencing a lot of swelling, there's a good chance it's causing the majority of your pain. Elevating your feet while you are sitting can do wonders for inflammation. The key is to raise your feet at least to the level of your heart. This promotes circulation so that blood won't be pooling in your feet. When doing this, make sure you don't cross your legs or feet.

Start Wearing Supportive Shoes in the House

Rather than kick your running shoes off at the door, it can be wise to invest in a pair of good quality supportive athletic shoes that you can wear indoors. This will ensure that your feet are cared for, both inside and outside.

Tired and swollen feet can be more than an inconvenience - it can put a wet blanket on your plans and just leave you feeling miserable. These tips are sure to help relieve some of that pain and swelling that you are dealing with.

18 comments:

  1. I could definitely use this. I am usually always running around doing something in my feet usually pay the price.

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  2. These are some great tips, it is awful when your feet are feeling tired and over used. I could definitely do with a massager and I'll try out some of your other tips.

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  3. Okay, checking out this at home foot massager - ASAP!!!

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  4. I have a foot massager and it is wonderful. Put your feet up and rub them if nothing else. Like all your ideas.

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  5. These are really helpful tips. I really enjoyed this post. I have to make sure to keep these tips in mind in the event that my son needs them.

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  6. I'll keep these in mind. I rarely get swollen feet, but sometimes it happens. My husband does for sure. He's in the military and is on his feet a lot, so I'll show him this.

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  7. These are wonderful tips to keep in mind. When my feet are sore, I typically soak them in a tub of warm water and lavender epsom salt.

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  8. I might need to try this for me! My feet are tired and swollen all the time.

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  9. These are some great tips. Lately I have been suffering from swollen feet and I never thought about getting a foot massager.

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  10. Swollen feet can be so painful. I had a lot of trouble with them when I was pregnant with my youngest child. All of these things helped.

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  11. I just had to have surgery due to this issue. The recovery is slow. Take care of your feet people!

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  12. These are all such great tips. Swollen feet are not fun, I get them once in a while. Bookmarking this, thanks.

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  13. My Dad always complain of swollen feet. We bought a foot massager for him.

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  14. These are good tips! I will take hot towels and wrap them on my feet! That always does the trick for me!

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  15. I should definitely pick up more foot exercises. I work from home so I'm not walking as much as I should.

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  16. Wearing supportive shoes in the house is a great idea. It would be perfect for my daughter. She has often tired feet!

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  17. I agree with wearing supportive shoes in and out of the house. Supporting your feet is extremely important!

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  18. Great tips! I definitely need to give some of them a try myself :)

    Louise x

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