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Regardless of how you choose to adventureâlong hikes and even longer runs, gravel rides, in-town walks with friends, gym time, skiing, and everything in betweenâmaintaining healthy feet and addressing foot problems before they arise is hugely important. In this article about how to keep your feet healthy, weâre going to walk you through (get it đ) a number of ways you can treat and relieve sore feet, and maintain foot health for the long haul.
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We hope this foot health article gives you some solid insight into why your feet hurt, as well as how you can make them stop hurting and move towards excellent overall foot health. For additional resources, be sure to check out some of the other articles in our Foot Health Journal.
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While we already covered plantar fasciitis in another one of our Foot Health Journal articles, we just had to bring it up again. Why? Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, foot discomfort, and sore feet!
Plantar fasciitis pain typically occurs along the bottom of the heel, around the heel, and across the bottom of the foot. For a more in-depth look at how to treat sore feet from plantar fasciitis, head to our full article right here.Â
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While bunions are not directly caused by wearing poor-fitting or narrow shoes, these things do exacerbate the pain associated with bunions. If you have sore feet after work or from walking, bunions could be part of the problem.Â
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When people with flat feet stand, you typically canât see an arch (the entire foot touches the floor, with no space between). Quite common, flat feet causes a fair amount of discomfort (though, not for everyone) and can be the cause of sore feet and foot problems in general.
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This foot problem affects the bones and joints in the ball of your foot, leaving you with generally sore feet on any given day. Typical in runners, metatarsalgia is the result of impact, weight distribution, and a shift in how your feet work in relation to the two. If you increase the intensity of your training, train with poor-fitting or worn-out shoes, and keep asking yourself âwhy do my feet hurt?â (especially in the balls of your feet) after more intense runs or high-impact exercise, you might be experiencing metatarsalgia.Â
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Now that weâve covered a handful of reasons why you might have sore feet or why your feet hurt after walking or running, letâs take a look at how to make your feet stop hurting! While thereâs no cure-all for sore feet, the following should help alleviate some of your foot pain or, in the least, point you in the right direction. As always, we recommend consulting with a trusted physician before diving in too deep.
Whether you opt for physical therapy, at-home stretches and exercises, night splints, or orthotics for plantar fasciitis (or all of the above), itâs important to be proactive about your plantar fasciitis.Â
In addition to checking out our full article on plantar fasciitis, remember to:Â
If you are experiencing sore feet from bunions, try the following:
Whatâs the best way to treat sore feet that are the result of flat feet? Shoe inserts for flat feet!
The right shoe inserts for flat feet will force your feet to arch and, as a result, help absorb impacts from walking, hiking, and running. Together with appropriate, good-fitting shoes, insoles for flatfeet can also help prevent other foot issues and foot pain.
As an impact-driven foot problem, metatarsalgia is most often alleviated by resting, supporting, and caring for your feet (makes sense, right?). If your feet are sore as a result of metatarsalgia, be sure to give them plenty of rest and time with an ice pack. Youâll also want to make sure your shoes aren't worn out, and that youâre using footwear with a high, wide toe box and rocker sole.
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Places to go? Keep your feet healthy so you can stay mobile. Image: Adobe
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Yes, there are a number of foot problems not covered here, as well as a range of other remedies and solutions forhow to make your feet stop hurting. Nevertheless, we hope this little article helps you find relief and better overall foot health. Cheers to you!
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