In case of pain in the sole of the foot, it is recommended to massage with warm oil in every foot, insisting on the most painful areas, which are usually the heel and the instep, but without too much pressure not to increase the pain and the discomfort.
Foot pain may be caused by the use of uncomfortable, heavy, too hard, or too soft shoes that do not fully support the feet, especially when the person is overweight or needs to stand for many hours standing in the same position .
The following are some strategies that can effectively combat foot pain:
1. Wear a comfortable shoe
To avoid pain in the sole of the foot the ideal is to buy shoes with the following characteristics:
- Malleable;
- With sole with at least 1.5 cm;
- Have the back firmly to support the heel well, and
- Have the base where the fingers rest wide enough so they do not get cramped, nor does it damage the blood circulation of the area.
This type of shoe should still be bought at the end of the day when the feet are a little bit more swollen, to ensure that it will not hurt. Another important tip is to try on both feet of the shoe and walk with them around the store, preferably with socks, if you will wear it with socks.
2. Make a foot-step
After a tiring day, when you have the sole of your foot sore you can still do a foot scaling, immerse them in a basin of hot water and a little salt and a few drops of mineral oil, sweet almond oil, for example. You should leave it there for about 20 minutes and then massage your feet with some moisturizer. Watch the following video, how can you make a great massage using marbles:
3. Rest with high feet
If your feet are sore it may also be useful to sit and rest your feet on another chair or a stack of magazines, for example, but if you can lie down, it is more appropriate to sleep with a cushion or pillow under your feet so that they stay longer elevated venous return.
