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Foot Fatigue

post #1 of 11
5/21/10 at 7:21pm
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Some times after a long day of walking around a lot on pavement, my feet are just TIRED at the end of the day. It's annoying because the rest of me is fine, but it feels that my energy comes from my feet. If my feet are tired, I'm tired.

My shoes shouldn't be the problem as I am fine after most days. Also, let's keep this thread on the topic of recovering from foot pain rather than preventing it in the first place. Only because I KNOW it isn't the fit of my shoes so I do not want to dwell on that.

Any tricks for mitigating tired feet? Hot water? Ice water? I think massage makes sense but I live alone and don't want to go to a massage parlor every time I have tired feet.

Thanks for any tips.
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post #2 of 11
5/21/10 at 7:30pm
I roll my arches on a cold can of coke.

That said, I run a lot and my feet seldom fatigue these days, but back in the day it was quite helpful.
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post #3 of 11
5/21/10 at 9:06pm
Ever since I switched to Nike Free's for long walks on solid surfaces I haven't had any fatigue in my feet. They definitely aren't for everybody but I'd at least consider them. Also there are foot massage machines available at places like Bed Bath and Beyond that may help. A hot bath of epsom salt is said to work as well.
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post #4 of 11
5/21/10 at 9:07pm
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Thanks guys. I'll try the coke can first as it seems to be a cheap, easy option.

I have Nike Frees but unfortunately cannot wear them to work with a suit =D.
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post #5 of 11
5/21/10 at 9:14pm
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Originally Posted by MetroStyles View Post
Thanks guys. I'll try the coke can first as it seems to be a cheap, easy option.

Use a Pepsi can.

Have you tried those gel inserts?
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post #6 of 11
5/21/10 at 9:14pm
Metro,

Do you wear loafers or cap toes? I find this more often an issue for me if I'm in loafers, though my preference always errs on the side of loafers.
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post #7 of 11
5/21/10 at 9:28pm
what part of your foot is tired?

I have soaked my feet at different times with success. double socks sometimes help, rubbing cream (body shop has something with pepermint) can help.
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post #8 of 11
5/21/10 at 9:45pm
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Originally Posted by SkinnyGoomba View Post
Metro,

Do you wear loafers or cap toes? I find this more often an issue for me if I'm in loafers, though my preference always errs on the side of loafers.

Loafers can be an issue because you are not able to cinch up the shoe like you can with laced shoes, therefore your feet do not have the "exoskeleton" that a laced shoe can provide.

Also, for Metro's current problem, I'd recommend three things:

Rolling your foot on something cold, like Thomas recommended. A more aggressive alternative can be a frozen 1/2 liter bottle of water.

Soaking your feet in bathwater-hot Epsom salts bath. This is an oldie but a goodie.

Stretch your calves to taking the loading stress off of your feet. This will also prevent your foot from flattening out as much (over pronating) since your foot compensates for a lack of upwards ankle motion by over pronating. A flattened foot is a more flexible foot, thus making your muscles, tendons, and ligaments work extra hard to try to make up for the paucity of the foot's inherent stability - that's why lace-up shoes work better than loafers for some people.
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post #9 of 11
5/25/10 at 4:54am
Get one of these massage balls especially designed for the foot:

http://www.surefoot.net/products_det...?cat=7&prod=56



They work better than wooden devices and gadgets and you can apply as much pressure as you like. Costs around $5 - no more.
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post #10 of 11
5/25/10 at 3:00pm
+1000 on the massage ball. I use one almost daily after I go for a run.
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post #11 of 11
5/25/10 at 4:28pm
Do you perform one repetitive exercise (running, cycling)?

You should visit a physical therapist, or alternatively try certain foot/calf/quad exercises that strengthen muscles you do not usually use. Everyone favors one leg to the other. Quick test: stand on one foot. Whichever one you start to tip over, or feel unsteady, that is the one you need to strengthen from bottom of foot to quadricep/hip. That will solve your foot fatigue.
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