| Sore feet can make our lives a misery. However it is | | | | exercising be sure to select shoes that are suitable |
| easy with a little thought and attention to prevent | | | | for the specific exercise that is going to be |
| sore feet from occurring. Here are 4 essential tips to | | | | undertaken. |
| ensure you do not have to suffer with foot pain. | | | | As a general rule choose shoes that will reflect the |
| 1) Put your best foot forward - walk on a regular | | | | range of activity that you will expect them to |
| basis to help prevent sore feet. | | | | undertake. This is crucial to preventing sore feet - |
| Walking is superb exercise and both provides a work | | | | cramped ill fitting shoes are a recipe for guaranteed |
| out for your feet as well as building their muscles. | | | | foot pain! |
| This will in turn make them stronger and more | | | | 3) Rest your feet regularly - give them a break. |
| resistant to foot pain. | | | | Your feet will thank you and reward you with years |
| 2) Choose and wear appropriate footwear.taking | | | | of pain free service if looked after appropriate. This |
| time to choose appropriate, well fitted shoes will pay | | | | include regular periods of rest. Those who have to |
| dividends. Make sure that your shoes have sufficient | | | | stand for long periods of time know how wonderful |
| padding and support. A useful tip is to alternate your | | | | it feels to take their shoes off. It is particularly |
| shoes so as to give them a rest. By alternating shoes | | | | important if overweight to give your feet a rest as |
| you will allow them to completely dry out and give | | | | excess weight will place additional stress on already |
| the padding time to return to its normal shape. This | | | | tired feet. |
| has the added benefits of both making shoes | | | | 4) Treat your feet on a regular basis - this can |
| last;longer as well as keeping your feet healthier. | | | | include a massage, or a relaxing soak in warm water |
| Wear shoes that allow plenty of room whilst | | | | with some essential oils such as essential oil of |
| providing sufficient support. It is known that as we | | | | lavender, eucalyptus or peppermint. |
| get older, our feet tend to become bigger. If | | | | |