Welcome to My World – Our Wonderful Feet! Healthy Mind & Body
Hello World! Hope you’re all doing great today! Got back from my walk a little while ago & now I need some sunshine as I am starting to feel angry. I hate all this rain & cloudy weather. Please come out sun! I need you…
My Friend, The Sun!
Today I’m going to about our feet. We only have 2 of them so we must take care of them. I’ve had Plantar Fascitis a couple of times & I bet if you’re a walker or a runner, you’ve had it too.
Happy Feet!runner or serious walker, you’ve had it too. It heals over time. Let it heal as surgery is not the answer. If you take care of your feet, it doesn’t come back often. Also important is to wear good sports shoes that don’t have too many miles on them. I prefer New Balance; just be sure they aren’t too old as they wear out.
My first bout with Plantar Fascitis was when I wore “old” as in almost 10 year old walking shoes – Way too old!
A bit of info about Plantar Fascitis:
Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain) is caused by excessive stretching & overloading of the Plantar Fascia. The Plantar Fascia does not stretch – it is not supposed to. 
The Plantar is designed by nature not to stretch so that it can provide the structural tension your foot needs to support the full weight of your body. Stretching does not help heal your Plantar Fasciitis; it puts strain on your Plantar, which can actually damage it further & make your situation worse. Plantar Fasciitis occurs when the thick band of tissue on the bottom of the foot is damaged from being overstretched or overused. Further stretching is only going to make your Plantar Fasciitis worse!
There isn’t much to do for it, except let it heal. Switch to another exercise for a week or so to give it time to heal; then return to running or walking, &, I cannot stress enough, to wear good shoes! I now put gel heel inserts into my walking shoes so this won’t recur.
I also want to share some info I found about pampering & taking care of our feet. What is more miserable than a foot ache? (Only thing I can think of is a toothache.)
Natural Remedies for Sore Feet
Whether you’re distance running or have a job where you’re on your feet 
all day, sore feet at the end of the day are no joke. These are the natural remedies for sore feet that I use when my feet could use a little TLC.
The natural remedies for sore feet below are meant for tired feet, not for treating a serious injury. If your foot pain is sudden & severe, do not try the natural remedies below. Your foot could be sprained or strained, or you could even have a stress fracture. If a few days of rest don’t bring your foot relief, it’s doctor time.
Natural Remedies for Sore Feet
Roller Massage: You’ve probably seen those fancy foot rollers before, & 
they are fabulous for working out knots in the bottoms of your feet, especially your arches. The good news is that you don’t have to buy a roller, if you don’t want to. A tennis ball or old rolling pin will work in a pinch. Just don’t make a pie crust with that rolling pin once you’ve used it to massage your feet, okay? 🙂
Epsom Salt Bath – Add epsom salts to a tubful of hot water, & soak for as
soak & pamper those footsies!
long as you like. The warm water & soothing salts melt soreness away. You can soak in the bathtub or use a smaller tub that’s just the right size for soaking feet. Read more about the health benefits of epsom salts here!
Self Massage – A massage has real life health benefits, including foot massage. You can massage your feet while you’re 
in the tub, just before bed or even while watching TV. Grab some lotion or your favorite massage oil, & gently work on those sore muscles in your feet.
Gentle Foot Stretches – The point & flex & ankle rotations that Shubhra describes are so soothing when your feet are sore. Like she says, let your body be your guide as you slowly rotate & stretch your feet.
Seated Forward Bend: This is a less free form stretch than the one above, & it feels so good when your feet are sore. Sit up straight with your feet out in front of you. Raise your arms over your head, & fold forward, keeping your feet flexed.
Yoga Squat – This gentle stretch releases tension in your Achilles heel & in the arches of your feet. It feels amazing. Watch the video above to learn the safe way to practice this healing posture.
Ice – If it was a particularly tough day, applying an ice pack to sore spots
Cold Packs are Great
can give some relief. Soreness comes from swelling, & ice helps relieve swelling. If you don’t have an ice pack, a bag of frozen veggies wrapped in a dish towel will do the trick.
Elevation – This is another natural way to relieve swelling, & it’s probably the easiest natural remedy for sore feet ever. Just lie down with your feet above your heart. If you’re on the couch, that can mean propping your feet up on the arm while you 
lounge. In bed, you can use a pillow or two to prop your feet up.
Rest – This is a good practice to combine with whatever other natural remedies for sore feet you choose. Soreness tends to come from overuse, so give your feet a break, if you can!
Change Your Shoes – Supportive shoes can go a long way when it comes 
to relieving foot pain. If you can’t wear running shoes to your job, it’s worth investing in some inserts for your work shoes & swapping out those high heels for flats. A little bit of extra cushion & arch support goes a long way, baby.
I use gel inserts in most of my shoes, usually just the heel inserts; otherwise, with a full insert you may need to go up a shoe size. They really feel good, & so will your feet! Pampering your feet is a good thing. Just think of the number of hours each day that you use them. They need a break!