Nurse your feet to feel their best
A day in the life of more than 75% of employees, nurses, line workers, retail assistants, and many more, requires many long hours of standing, walking, and lifting, which can cause stress on lower limbs. Stress on the limbs can cause sore feet, leg cramps, and lower back pain. To nurse your feet every once in a while is often overlooked but one of the biggest gifts you can give to yourself.
Why the pain you ask?
Standing reduces your blood flow to your muscles and stops the pumping action that helps pump blood back up from the feet and legs to the heart. When we stand for long periods our body fluids won’t move unless the leg muscles are contracted. The veins will get inflamed when blood and/or other fluids don’t move properly, resulting in swelling in the feet and ankles resulting in lower leg pain.
If you are affected by the effects of standing for long periods at work, it is not all lost as there are many ways we can alleviate some of the effects even if there is no real prevention for standing.
Tips to avoid pain, take care and nurse your feet and legs in the long run.
– Wear supportive footwear. It is important to wear breathable shoes that support your heel and arch.
– Perform stretches to increase blood flow to the lower limbs and alleviate tension
– Elevate the legs when experiencing pain and swellingÂ
– Massage therapy is great to increase blood flow to the area especially using cupping.
– Moisturize your feet to prevent dry cracked skin and heels. The Circuflow Genie Massage Oil is a great option as this will also assist to alleviate heavy legs and increase circulation whilst reducing inflammation.
– SOS Repair Ointment is another fantastic ointment to apply to ease, comfort, and alleviate pain as well as reduce swelling.
– Take a relaxing warm shower, the warm water will improve circulation and helps soothe joints and muscles
– Soak your feet with a few drops of the Revive Pure Essential ComplexÂ
– Take breaks where possible and get the blood pumping.
– How long do you spend on your feet, perhaps it’s time to add some of these tips to avoid long-term concerns?
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