Flat Feet Pain Relief

The feet are among the most important, and most used, parts of the body, so when foot pain kicks in it can make daily tasks painful and troublesome. Here are a few suggestions to help ease flat feet pain.

Foot Stretches

• Stretching the feet can be a great way to loosen the muscles and ease pain. Two to three times every day, place a baseball or rolling pin under your feet and roll it back and forth for about five minutes. You should feel your arches and Achilles tendons stretching.

Weight Loss

• A lot of weight on the feet can be a contributing factor to flat feet pain, so losing even five or 10 pounds will help ease the discomfort.

Wear the Right Shoes

• Always wear shoes with the proper arch support, so do without the flip-flops and high heels. You can also purchase sole inserts from your local drugstore that will add extra cushioning to shoes that don't offer much support.

See a Doctor

• If you suffer from foot pain for an extended period of time, see a foot specialist, who will be able to offer you her professional advice and have access to custom-made shoes to target your problem areas.