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Foot pain<\/a> can be really annoying at the best of times and completely debilitating at the worst of times. Anyone can be affected at any time by foot pain and whilst the causes are very varied, the effects of having to deal with foot pain can be incredibly disruptive to someone’s daily routine.
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The best plan of action is always to take a load of off and to put your feet up, as they say, but there are other options available for someone suffering from extreme foot pain. If choosing over the counter medicines or visiting a medical professional is not what you feel like doing, you could always go down the natural remedy route to find relief.
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Listed and described here are 8 natural remedies that you could try to help rejuvenate and refresh those tired feet and get them on the road to recovery. If you look after your feet, they\u2019ll look after you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Use Moist Heat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Excessive weight<\/a>-bearing and the overuse of the muscle in the feet can lead to foot pain. Think of a waiter or a waitress who is on their feet and incredibly busy for a long period of time, or even a long-distance walker or runner.
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The aching feet that these people may experience are usually due to simply being overused and overworked. One of the best natural ways to help soothe foot pain is to use moist heat. The best way to employ moist heat is with a foot bath or a foot spa.
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Anything up to 10 minutes with your feet in a warm basin, shallow bathtub or foot spa will be enough to give you some vital relief and if you add some Epsom salts into the mix, you could really boost the effectiveness of the treatment. Heat and moisture work so well on their own and even better when used together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Stretch Your Feet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Just as with muscles anywhere else in the body, the muscles in the feet can contract or even spasm following a period where they may have been overworked or overstressed.
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Stretching <\/a>the feet can seem like a strange complex but it is actually pretty easy to do and can be built into any fitness regime as part of the warm-up. Starting at the ankle, a person needs to gently manipulate, rotate and massage the muscles all the way down to the toes in both feet. Sometimes, when foot pain is particularly troublesome, the harder the pressure that is applied, the greater the relief that is felt.
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You wouldn’t be surprised if you feel muscle pain in the arms or legs after an exercise period where you failed to stretch properly, and so you shouldn’t be surprised to feel pain the feet if you haven’t stretched properly. Preparation is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Give Your Feet a Workout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another natural way to give you some relief from the troubles of foot pain might seem like a rather unusual suggestion. Far from it, giving your feet a workout could actually help you to free yourself from foot pain, whether it is annoying or excruciating.
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Here are some examples of the types of exercises you might want to try with your feet because after all, exercise is the best medicine<\/a>. For a start, you could try and use your toes as fingers, by picking objects up with a curling technique before moving the items from one place to another.
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You could also try and do some standing heel raises, which are a great way to give your feet a really thorough stretch. You could try to do some ankle pumps by moving your feet and up and down or you could also mobilize the ankles by simply performing some rotations. A slightly more painful but just as productive exercise would be to roll the bottom of your foot with a hard ball such as a golf ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Touch Therapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In order to achieve the benefits of so-called touch therapy<\/a>, you need to apply an oil or a lotion to the soles of both feet. This oil, which could be an essential oil if you like, then needs to be massaged gently whilst a little thumb pressure is applied to the particularly sore areas of the feet.
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The plantar fascia, which is the well-defined cord-like structure that runs the length of the foot, all the way from the arch to the heel, is the place to focus the most attention on, as this is typically where the most pain is felt.
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This is most easily located on the sole of the foot when the toes are stretched upwards, but even when it can’t be felt, massaging the area where it is located will always help. This structure provides vital support to the arch of the foot, and so touch therapy is particularly useful in relieving this type of pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Use Arch Supports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you simply must rush out and buy something, you could do a lot worse than buying a pair of arch supports. These supports are designed to act as shock absorbers for the feet.
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This decreased the shock that the feet feel on a step by step basis and can be extremely helpful for relieving all kinds of foot pain. By supporting the vulnerable sites of the arch and the heel, these supports can reduce pain <\/a>almost as effectively as tablets or topical applications. People with flat feet may benefit from individually tailored arch supports to match the needs of the shape of their feet.
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Bespoke supports are usually the best way to go as everyone\u2019s feet are different, but the use of any kind of arch will usually provide relief for most people. If the pain persists after a few weeks of trying the arch supports out, it might be a good idea to seek medical advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Check Your Shoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A surprising number of foot pain incidents could be solved simply by checking your shoes in terms of how they fit. Tight-fitting or loose-fitting shoes are the most common cause of foot pain that there is, and so regularly checking the fit of your shoes is a great way to try and combat foot pain.
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It isn\u2019t all about the size of the shoes either, as it is well known that our feet swell up under hot conditions and that the wear and tear of walking <\/a>about every day can affect how a pair of shoes fit someone. When you’re fully grown, it may seem a little strange to check how your shoes fit, as you would expect that the fit should be perfect, but this isn’t always the case.
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The style of the shoe could also be a reason as to why someone might feel pain in their feet. High heels or sports boots could cause pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Trim Calluses and Corns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’re staring down at your feet and wondering why they are so painful, make sure you have a good idea about what healthy feet should look like. If your feet are covered in calluses <\/a>and corns, it’s more than likely that these will be the cause of your misery.
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Trimming and cutting corns and calluses is only advisable if you know what you’re doing, as doing this task incorrectly could lead to further problems, infection, and even more pain. Be careful to use clean cutting instruments and to always seek medical advice if you are unsure.
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If you lack confidence in trimming your own calluses and corns, then you could always seek the help of a trained chiropodist who will be only too happy to help, obviously. If you’re ever planning on taking the scissors and the file to your feet, just make sure you take care so as not to cause any further problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Consider Acupuncture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Research has shown that acupuncture <\/a>can be very effective in treating foot pain. The practice, which involves dry needling the affected areas and the skin that surrounds it, usually divides people into two camps.
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There are those people who swear by acupuncture and would recommend it to absolutely anyone to treat absolutely anything. In the other camp are the skeptics, who usually claim that the practice of acupuncture is speculative at best, and completely crazy at the other end of the spectrum. Foot pain affects people in so many different ways that it makes sense that the treatment methods would vary as well.
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What works for one person might not work for another and so a range of treatment methods and remedies is always a good idea, to try and address the misery of foot pain. If you try enough different approaches, eventually one of them has to work, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Epsom Salts Soak<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your feet are feeling stiff and sore, then try an Epsom salt soak to rejuvenate the tissues and ligaments. Epsom salts are one of the most abundant forms of magnesium available, which is a critical mineral assisting in recovery from exercise-related stress on the muscular system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epsom salts<\/a> are readily available at any supermarket or health store, and they are remarkably affordable, considering the therapeutic value in the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a hard day, work takes off your shoes and socks, then fill your foot spa with warm water. Add a cup of the Epsom salts to the water, and soak your feet for 20 to 30-minutes. The magnesium in the Epsom salts absorbs through the skin, into the bloodstream, helping to remove symptoms of fatigue and pain in your feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can repeat this treatment as often as you like, with no adverse health effects. Epsom salts are so effective at relieving muscular-related stress that you’ll want to repeat this treatment every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Essential Oils<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’re dealing with a significant amount of foot pain, then the use of essential oils can help to relieve your symptoms of discomfort. Essential oils come from the extracts of plants, flowers, and herbs, allowing you to benefit from the antioxidant properties in a concentrated format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re dealing with foot pain, then we recommend you look into using eucalyptus or peppermint oil to treat your symptoms. Manufacturers derive eucalyptus oil from the leaves of the eucalyptus tree. Eucalyptus contains a polyphenol antioxidant known as eucalyptol. Eucalyptol has potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that help to reduce inflammation and pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peppermint <\/a>oil is another excellent essential oil that’s effective in treating the symptoms of foot pain. Peppermint contains a polyphenol antioxidant known as menthol, which is another effective natural pain reliever containing anti-inflammatory properties. Blend these essential oils with some extra-virgin coconut oil, and rub the salve into your feet for relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Ginger Tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ginger tea<\/a> is another excellent remedy for treating symptoms of pain and discomfort in your feet. Ginger contains gingerols, polyphenol antioxidant compounds that have potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Ginger also contains an enzyme known as zingibain, which enhances the effect of the gingerols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After returning from work or a training session, brew yourself a cup of ginger tea, and relax with your feet in the foot spa. The soothing effect of ginger tea takes 15 to 20-minutes before it starts acting on your body, and you should notice a steady decrease in your symptoms as the gingerols work on decreasing inflammation and pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can purchase ginger tea in a ready-made format from most supermarkets or health stores. However, we recommend that you make your tea using fresh ginger root. Grate a 1\/4-inch of ginger using a cheese grater, and then add it to a tea diffuser. Let the tea steep for 5 to 10-minutes to get a strong brew, and try to drink it as hot as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Cold Compress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A cold compress is an excellent way to diminish the symptoms of inflammation and pain associated with sore feet. Plantar fasciitis<\/a> and Achilles tendonitis are foot conditions that produce symptoms of swelling and pain. Both of these conditions can benefit from the use of ice therapy to reduce the effects of tendonitis. Icing is especially useful if you sustain a foot injury such as a ligament tear or a muscle pull.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People that wear improper footwear choices, such as sandals and high heels, may notice that they start to experience problems with the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is the thick ligament extending from the heel bone, towards the base of the toes. Wearing high heels and sandals places pressure on the plantar fascia, causing it to inflame. If you do not manage this condition, then your symptoms will continue to escalate until you experience tendonitis in the ligament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Icing helps to reduce the pain and inflammation caused by straining the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon. Ice your feet for 5-minutes on and 5-minutes off, and repeat until your symptoms start to subside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Avoid Refined Carbohydrates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Those people that are prone to the development of tendonitis in the plantar fascia and Achilles heel should review their diet. People who eat too many refined carbohydrates <\/a>may experience a condition known as systemic inflammation. When we eat refined carbs, they cause an expansion of the intestinal wall in the digestive system, allowing toxins and inflammatory enzymes to escape the gut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Systemic inflammation causes disruption in every biological system in the body, including the muscular system. As a result, people who are prone to developing tendonitis may notice if they experience the onset of plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis in their feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These symptoms may increase if the person wears flat-footed shoes like sandals or high heels. Removing the refined carbohydrates from your diet prevents the onset of systemic inflammation, reducing your symptoms of sore feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid eating fast food, sugary snacks, and soda, as well as breakfast cereals. All of these foods contain significant quantities of refined carbohydrates that may cause the onset of systemic inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Lose Weight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to research by the CDC, over 60-percent of Americans are either overweight <\/a>or obese, as per the BMI guidelines. Obese people are at risk of developing numerous adverse health conditions, due to the excess body weight they carry around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obesity may lead to the development of blood disorders like diabetes, as well as muscular disorders such as tendonitis. Obese people who are feeling the effects of sore feet may find that the symptoms of pain and inflammation dissipate after they start to lose weight. Additional body weight places pressure on the lower limbs, causing the development of edema. This condition creates a significant amount of swelling around the ankles and feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This edema causes feelings of tightness of the skin, ligaments, and muscles in the feet, resulting in the onset of symptoms of pain and inflammation. If you are having trouble managing your diet and losing weight, then speak to a qualified nutritionist. This professional will work with you to create a menu that meets your caloric needs and helps you to lose body mass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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