{"id":5396,"date":"2019-03-22T20:03:59","date_gmt":"2019-03-22T20:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/?p=5396"},"modified":"2024-12-18T10:05:37","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T18:05:37","slug":"foot-care-tips-how-to-keep-your-feet-pain-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/foot-care-tips-how-to-keep-your-feet-pain-free\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reduce Feet Pain: Foot Care Tips &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12297\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/a07fc2d3-low.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/a07fc2d3-low.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/a07fc2d3-low-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/a07fc2d3-low-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you suffer from chronic foot pain, it can feel like you are being punished with every step you take. We know how unbearable and challenging it can be to experience <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">severe pain in your feet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and that you want relief from pain as soon as possible. You may be wondering <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to alleviate sore feet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and what the top <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tips for proper foot care<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It can be daunting to dig through all of the information available about foot care and learn how to reduce foot pain. That&#8217;s why we\u2019ve done the work for you so we can help connect you with the information you need to keep your feet pain-free. Keep reading for foot care tips to help relieve foot pain and to learn how to help sore feet. At Vionic, we know that comfort isn\u2019t a luxury, it\u2019s a necessity and we are here to make sure you can find basic solutions to a persistent problem. Read below for our top tips and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/aches-and-pains\/heel-pain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shoes for heel pain<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foot Pain: The Most Common Culprits <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we dive into how to manage your chronic foot pain <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or injury<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, first let\u2019s review what\u2019s going on in your aching feet that could potentially be the source of your pain. It\u2019s vital to identify what is causing your foot pain in order to treat it and manage your pain accordingly. We recommend meeting with a licensed podiatrist to discuss what\u2019s going on in your feet and what the source of your severe pain is. To help give you a baseline understanding of the culprits of foot pain, we\u2019ve outlined a handful of the most <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/top-5-foot-problems-treat-vionic-shoes\/\">common foot conditions<\/a><\/span> below. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Achilles Tendonitis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One culprit of foot pain can be Achilles tendonitis, which develops when the Achilles tendon is overused. The Achilles tendon is the band of tissue that runs down the back of the lower leg and connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. Typically, Achilles tendonitis will feel like an ache at the back of your leg or above your heel after engaging in physical activity. The pain may increase in severity after prolonged exercise. Achilles tendonitis can also manifest in the form of stiffness and\/or tenderness, particularly in the morning before you have had any activity. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Bunions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Have you heard of bunions but aren\u2019t quite sure exactly what they are? You\u2019re not alone! Bunions are a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe due to your big toe pushing against the toe next to it, which causes the joint of the big toe to stick out and get bigger as a result. So, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/what-causes-bunions\/\">what causes bunions<\/a><\/span> exactly? Bunions can be caused by wearing ill-fitting shoes that are tight and narrow or as a result of a structural defect, medical condition (such as arthritis), or from stress on your foot. Symptoms of a bunion include having a bulging bump on the outside of your big toe, persistent or intermittent pain, and\/or swelling, redness, or soreness around your big toe joint.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re among those who suffer from this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">foot problem<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s very important you <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/finding-the-best-correction-shoes-for-bunions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wear corrective shoes for bunions<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help alleviate <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aching feet.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Metatarsalgia: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/shoes-for-metatarsalgia\/\">Metatarsalgia<\/a><\/span> is a condition in which the balls of your foot become inflamed and painful. What causes this foot condition to happen? A number of different factors can cause metatarsalgia, such as having shoes that are ill-fitting (too tight or too loose) or having a foot deformity. Symptoms of metatarsalgia can include sharp, aching, or burning pain in the ball of your foot, pain that is exacerbated when you stand, run, or walk, and\/or numbness or tingling in your toes. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Plantar Fasciitis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Do you wake up and experience chronic pain when taking the first few steps of the day or when rising from a sitting position <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for long periods of time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? You may be suffering from plantar fasciitis, and if so, we know you\u2019ll want relief and comfort as soon as possible. So <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/signs-of-plantar-fasciitis\/\">what is plantar fasciitis<\/a><\/span>? It is one of the most common <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/lets-talk-about-heel-pain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">causes of heel pain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and stems from inflammation of the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot, connecting your heel bone to your toes. You may be asking yourself, \u201cHow does the plantar fascia get inflamed?\u201d The cause of the inflammation of the plantar fascia stems from it being stretched too much, which inflicts stress on the tissue. Over a prolonged period of time, this stress can result in tiny tears on the surface of the plantar fascia. <\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These small tears are what cause the plantar fascia to become inflamed and subsequently to cause you chronic pain and discomfort. If this stretching and tearing continue over time, the irritation and pain you are experiencing could worsen. Check out our <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/best-boots-for-plantar-fasciitis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boots for plantar fasciitis<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you\u2019re looking for comfortable shoes to treat this condition. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Stress Fractures:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Did you know that stress fractures are actually tiny cracks in the bone? These tiny cracks result due to repetitive force and are often caused by overuse, such as from running long distances or jumping up and down repeatedly. If you suffer from osteoporosis, you could be at a higher risk for developing stress fractures due to the bone being weakened. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A stress fracture is<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> common in the bones of the feet and can result in tenderness and chronic foot pain. Having ill-fitting and unsupportive footwear can increase the risk of developing stress fractures. If physical activity continues once you have developed stress fractures, you could exacerbate the condition and associated pain. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know some of the most common sources of foot pain, we want to walk you through our tips to keep your feet pain-free, step by step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/womens-shoes\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11364 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CTA-women-work-shoes.jpg\" alt=\"Unbatable comfort for the unstoppable you\" width=\"512\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CTA-women-work-shoes.jpg 512w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CTA-women-work-shoes-300x100.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ditching the Foot Pain: Proper Foot Care Tips\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know that if you\u2019re suffering from foot pain, you\u2019ll want to get relief and comfort as soon as possible, and we want to help! When it comes to foot pain, there\u2019s no one-size-fits-all <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treatment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> solution, but there are some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tips<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/dr-jackie-suteras-tips-great-foot-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for foot health<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and steps you can integrate into your foot care routine to help prevent and manage foot pain (like finding the proper footwear). At Vionic, we believe that when you are equipped with information, you can make choices that suit your unique needs and feet to make sure you look and feel great, without the pain!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain Your Foot Health<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking to learn <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/how-to-relieve-foot-pain-in-6-easy-steps\/\">how to relieve foot pain<\/a><\/span>? One of the key steps to maintaining pain-free feet is paying attention to your feet and caring for them every day. Seems simple enough, right? We know life can get busy and it can be appealing to skip steps to maintain your foot health, but we believe that if you follow the below steps, you will be able to improve your foot health and help to prevent and reduce foot pain. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Keep your toenails trimmed. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that your toenails are softer and easier to trim after a bath or a shower? Keeping your toenails trimmed is important to prevent ingrown toenails and keep your toenails from becoming irritated from contact with your shoes. Ingrown toenails develop when the edge of your nail grows into your skin around the toe, causing redness, irritation, tenderness, and pain. To prevent this, keep your toenails trimmed straight across, and also wear <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/choosing-the-best-shoes-for-ingrown-toenails\/\">shoes that support ingrown toenails<\/a><\/span>. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Always check inside your shoes. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you put on your shoes, always run your hand through your shoe to detect if there are any rocks, plant pieces, or rough seams that could irritate your feet and cause any foot discomfort. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Keep your feet clean.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To prevent bacterial or fungal infections from developing on your feet, it\u2019s vital to keep your feet clean. We recommend washing your feet each day in warm water and soap. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Remember to take a look at your feet each day for changes.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We recommend taking a look at your feet each day to see if you have any cuts, sores, blisters, cracked heels, and\/or dry skin that you need to treat. Small foot problems can become big quickly, so by adding this simple step, you can help catch issues early. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nobody likes dry feet or cracked heels. If you want healthy feet, be sure to keep them moisturized by rubbing lotion into them daily. When the skin on your feet becomes cracked and dry, it is more susceptible to developing infections. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Always wear socks with shoes.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Have you ever thrown on your running shoes without socks when you were in a hurry? We\u2019ve been there! However, this can cause friction between your feet and shoes, which can result in blisters and sores. To protect your feet, always wear a pair of socks.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretch The Muscles in Your Feet and Calves <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we outlined above, a number of different common foot pain culprits stem from muscles that have been overused and become too tight, which results in inflammation. To help reduce this source of foot pain, it\u2019s helpful to incorporate <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/foot-health-exercises\/\">foot health stretches<\/a><\/span> that target your feet and calves into your daily routine. You may not realize how much stress and tension you are holding in the muscles in your feet! Below are a few easy stretches to incorporate into your daily routine and a brief description of each. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Achilles stretch.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To stretch your Achilles tendon, simply lean against a wall and place your palms flat on the wall. Position your feet so you have one foot forward and one foot back. Once you\u2019re in position, keep your heels on the floor and lean the weight of your body forward until you feel a gentle pull in your Achilles tendon and calf (be sure not to lean so much that it hurts). Hold for ten seconds and repeat this stretch three times, then switch legs and do the other side. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>The arch stretch. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/how-to-rebuild-arches-in-flat-feet\/\">help rebuild fall arches<\/a><\/span> or alleviate general heel pain, grab a towel folded lengthwise or an exercise band and sit down on a chair. Place the folded towel or exercise band under the arch of your foot and gently pull the top of your foot towards you using the ends of the towel or exercise band. Hold for fifteen to thirty seconds and repeat three times, then switch feet and repeat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in Supportive Footwear That Fit Your Feet <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps the most important step you can take to keep your feet pain-free is to invest in supportive shoes that fit your feet properly. As you learned earlier, there are many different foot problems that develop due to ill-fitting and unsupportive footwear. While in the past, human beings have tread on soft, forgiving surfaces such as dirt and sand, now we often walk on hard, unforgiving surfaces that cause our feet to try to contour to the ground. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep your feet properly supported, it\u2019s important that your footwear has built-in cushioning and supportive infrastructure to keep your feet supported and contoured. This could mean finding <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/women\/boots.html\">boots with arch support<\/a><\/span> to keep your feet supported in the colder months, or padded <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/recovery-footwear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recovery sandals<\/a><\/span> to wear after a morning workout. In addition, finding shoes that fit your feet properly will eliminate many different possible problems and sources of foot pain. The best shoes for foot problems should be not too tight and not too loose. Remember that your shoe size can also change throughout your life, so it\u2019s important to check your shoe size each year and change as needed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Vionic, we\u2019ve made it our mission to create proper footwear that hugs your arches like a natural footprint. With styles ranging from <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/women\/sandals.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">comfortable sandals<\/a><\/span> for women to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/men\/dress.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">comfortable dress shoes<\/a><\/span> for men, we don&#8217;t sacrifice style for comfort. You&#8217;ll find the comfort and style you need in any type of shoe we carry. That\u2019s why our men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s shoes are great for people seeking <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/aches-and-pains\/heel-pain\">shoes for heel pain<\/a><\/span> relief or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/aches-and-pains\/plantar-fasciitis\">shoes for plantar fasciitis<\/a><\/span> relief. We want to make sure every step you take is pain-free and you have comfort all day (or night) long! Vionic\u2019s <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/vitals\">essential shoes<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for foot pain combine high-quality materials, pioneering <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/vio-motion-support\">Vio Motion Technology<\/a><\/span>, and cutting-edge styles to make sure you have beautiful footwear that gives you unparalleled support. No need to keep searching for shoes that help with foot pain. Wear a pair of our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/womens-shoes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">women&#8217;s comfortable shoes<\/a><\/span> or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/mens-shoes\">men\u2019s supportive shoes<\/a><\/span> today to see the Vionic difference for yourself!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"more-link\" id=\"excerpt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/foot-care-tips-how-to-keep-your-feet-pain-free\/\">Read More &gt;<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":12297,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[314],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5396","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-medical-science-technology","dwtl normal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/a07fc2d3-low.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5396","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5396"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5396\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12315,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5396\/revisions\/12315"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12297"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5396"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5396"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5396"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}