Remedies for reducing the foot pain 

A majority of people experience leg pains during some time in life. The reason for foot pain is the sitting posture, the shoes which do not fit the feet and some other reasons such as heavy workouts and exercises. The number of steps taken by an average human being is an approximate 10,000 steps a day. Doing the workouts and exercises wearing wrong shoes and by not following proper posture can cause foot pain.

Let us look at some of the foot pain relief remedies:

A long day at work, standing for a long time causes foot pain at the foot. The foot pain can be decreased by just sitting down keeping the feet at a 45-degree angle. Doing some simple exercises by moving the toes and the feet improves the circulation of the blood. 

Epsom salts are known to reduce the foot pain and decrease the inflammation. These are best known for foot pain treatments from ages. By simply keeping the feet in warm water with some Epsom salt can reduce the foot pain. It is good to moisturize the feet after keeping the feet in warm water for some time.

Another easy method to reduce the foot pain is to keep the feet under running water alternatively under hot and cold water for a minute. The hot and cold water increases the blood circulation and rejuvenates the whole body. Using a force shower treatment also helps in reducing the feet pain.

Getting the massage to the feet helps in relieving the foot pain and is a good foot pain treatment. Using a baby oil to massage the feet is a good way to relieve the foot pain. Squeezing the feet and by applying hot compact also reduces the foot pain

Foot pain is also caused by Plantar Fasciitis which can cause inflammation and pain the feet. The heel cups which can be bought from the stores can help in relieving the pain caused by Plantar Fasciitis. Footpetals insoles can help in reducing foot pain. Podium footwear which makes custom made footwear and othrhotics can also help in reducing foot pain.

Exercising regularly can decrease the pain in legs and feet. This is one of the basic remedies to get relief from foot pain. There will be circulation of blood in the legs and feet. The aches and inflammation in the legs also decrease if proper exercise is provided to leg and feet muscles. 

Shaking the legs and feet periodically relives the legs and feet from cramping. Flexing and relaxing the feet and legs gives a relaxed feeling to the leg and feet muscles.

Standing for a long time causes pain in the legs and feet. Taking a walk in between reduces the pain in legs and feet and is very good foot pain treatment.

Balancing between two feet and taking the support of a stool or a high platform to rest one foot reduces the pain in legs and feet. 

If the work demands to stand for a long time, then it is better to stand on carpet or rubber mat. The cushion under the feet reduces the strain from legs and feet.

The stiffness in the legs and feet can be reduced by circling the legs 10 times in clockwise and anticlockwise direction. Stretching and flexing the feet and legs by sitting on a carpet or mat or chair can reduce the stiffness in legs and feet. Clutching the toes also help in reducing the pain legs and feet.

Using the wooden instruments for acupressure can also relieve the pain the feet and legs. Rolling the feet over the acupressure stick can reduce the foot pain in the top of foot and numbness in the legs and feet. Cold water compression can also help in reducing the inflammation and sourness in the feet and legs. 

Wearing footwear with pointed heels and thin soles can cause inflammation and pain in the feet and legs. Especially ladies can avoid the pain in the legs and feet by avoiding these kinds of footwear. The muscles in the legs and feet get tightened which causes fatigue in the legs and feet. 

Placing extra soles in the shoes can reduce the pain in legs and feet. The cushion provided by the soles reduces the strain in the legs and feet. By buying shoes with extra cushion the leg and foot pain can be reduced. 

While buying shoes and footwear, it is better to buy them in the afternoon. the feet expand during daytime which can increase the shoe size. The size of the foot may vary and the shoe size may not be the same for both the feet. Then it is better to buy shoes with the measurements of the biggest foot. 

Keeping the feet in the warm water with some tea bags places in it can also help in reducing the leg and feet pain. Placing some essential such as rosemary oil, jasmine oil in the warm water can also reduce the pain in legs and feet.

It is better to visit a doctor when the pain in legs and feet increase and there is no improvement in the condition after following some tips to reduce the pain.