Relieve Tired And Swollen Feet
April 3, 2009
Your feet are the most overworked unappreciated part of your body. All day long you rely on them to get you from one place to another, and how do you repay them, by shoving them into painful shoes. Is it really any wonder that they occasionally swell, or chafe, or blister?
Your feet deserve to be treated better.
The first step in treating your feet properly is to recognize what they are telling you. The chaffing and blistering is usually easy to explain. You either need to get a new pair of shoes or wear better socks. The swelling is usually something completely different, the swelling usually means that your feet are tired and could use some tender loving care.
Decrease the Circulation
The first step in relieving your feet is to reduce the amount of blood flow. The best way to do this is to lie on your back, either on your bed or on the floor. Scoot towards the wall or headboard until you are able to rest your legs at a ninety degree angle to your hips. This will allow the fluids to drain from your abused feet. Stay in this position for ten or fifteen minutes.
Cool Your Feet
Cold water is an excellent way to revive your tired and swollen feet. You can either hold your feet under the tap in the bathtub, spray them with a garden hose, or tuck them into a cool foot bath. The cold water will reduce the swelling and help ease the tension from the muscles and ligaments.
Massage Your Feet
Once you have gotten the swelling to go away you should continue to pamper your feet. Use a generous portion of peppermint scented foot lotion and massage it into your skin. Make sure your really knead the muscles and tendons and work the tension out.
Quick Fixes
If you don’t have time to do any of the above solutions you should at least sit down and allow your feet a few minutes to rest. While you are sitting, take your shoes off and give yourself a brief foot rub. The few minutes that you take will allow you to take a few seconds to relax and breathe, while also giving your feet a chance to recover from a long day.
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