If you’re in an occupation that requires you to be on your feet for long periods of time, do a lot of walking about, or just prefer to stand instead of sit, then you may start to feel the strain on your feet. Standing for long periods of time can cause foot pain that later turns into foot problems. Following these foot care tips from a chiropodist in London will help you give your feet the rest they need to keep them beautiful and healthy.

How does excessive standing affect your feet?

First, it’s important to understand why standing on your feet is causing them to hurt. Excessive standing puts extra strain on your arches, causing them to wear out and just stop working. Since your arches act as shock absorbers for your feet, when they begin to wear out your feet begin to hurt. It also requires the joints in your legs and back to take over and feel the extra impact when you’re walking, running and doing other sports and exercises. There are some foot conditions that can be directly or indirectly caused by prolonged standing that a chiropodist in London can discuss with you based on your specific case.

The most common cause of foot pain from standing comes from vocations that require you to stand on your feet for eight hours a day or more. These might include:

• Tour guides
• Hairdressers
• Waiters/waitresses
• Teachers
• Cleaners/caretakers
• Security staff
• Bank tellers
• Retail staff

When you’re busy doing your job you might not realise that this excessive standing is causing you foot pain until you get home at night. That’s why it’s important for you to be intentional about taking care of your feet during the day.

Be intentional about giving your feet a break

Throughout the course of the day make it a point to relieve the pressure on your feet when possible. You can do this by:

• Sitting down for a few minutes.
• Walking around a bit to use other foot parts of your foot instead of staying in just one place.
• Wiggling your toes.
• Shifting your weight from one foot to another.

You may also want to consider keeping a second pair of shoes on hand. Different types and styles of shoes require you to use different muscles in your feet. For example, try a pair of shoes with a slight heel in the morning, then switch to flats on your lunch break. Just make sure they offer plenty of support. A chiropodist in London at Beauchamp Foot Care can help recommend shoes for you.

Try ergonomic techniques

We have to work to make a living, but there’s no reason why you can’t be comfortable doing your job. Ergonomics is the science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands, or in other words, making your environment more comfortable and efficient for you. There is an entire industry devoted to ergonomic techniques and products, but all you need to try to help your feet is:

• Standing on a rubber anti-fatigue mat or carpet to lessen the strain on your feet.
• Keeping something nearby, like a small box or foot stool that you can prop one foot on when standing.
• Try using a sit-stand stool.
• Making it a point to sit down and rest on your breaks.

Give your feet a treat

If your feet are sore and worn out from standing for long periods of time, it’s time to see a chiropodist in London at Beauchamp Foot Care for a chiropody treatment. Your feet will be treated to a footbath, cutting and filing of the nails, cuticle treatment, foot scrub, and foot massage. Contact Beauchamp Foot Care to book an appointment. Remember, you deserve to have beautiful, healthy feet.

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