“Feet take a beating,” says Christopher Neville, PT, PhD, president of the Foot and Ankle Special Interest Group (part of the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy), and associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy Education at SUNY Upstate Medical University. “Feet are amazingly resilient, though, with what we put them through every day.” In most cases, sore feet are just that: They’re tired from a long day and they are nothing to worry about. However, there’s one red flag that should catch your attention. “Pain is the biggest red flag,” says Alex Kor, DPM, a member podiatrist and spokesperson for the American Podiatric Medical Association. “Pain is not normal. Unless a patient has no sensation to their feet (from neuropathy), a patient should not ignore foot pain and should see a podiatrist.” If your discomfort is more of the sore and aching variety, there are plenty of easy sore feet remedies, stretches, and exercises to get your toes back in walking shape.
6 Simple Sore Feet Remedies
Take your relief one step further and warm your lotion before applying it. Place 1 cup of water in the microwave for two minutes. Remove the cup and place your lotion bottle in it. (Check the temperature before applying.) Wrapping your feet in warm towels will also hydrate and make them feel better. Simply rinse your towel in the sink, wring it out, and microwave it for 30 seconds. Gently wrap around your feet and relax.
