Does anyone else experience pain from standing all day?

artsmom, BSN, LPN · Oct 18, 2012

I would definitely

artsmom, BSN, LPN · Oct 18, 2012

I would definitely invest in shoes with better support. I found that it made a world of difference.

eCCU · Oct 18, 2012

Hi all. I've been an O.R. nurse for a grand total of 8 days and by halfway through an 8-hour shift, my legs, feet and back are killing me. I don't know if I need better shoe support, or my body is just adjusting to standing in one spot for most of the day...has anyone else experienced this? I never had this problem on a general med-surg floor, where I was hustling consistently and never felt this type of pain in my body. Please tell me your body starts to adjust. I'm thinking of buying a back brace of some sort, and getting fitted for orthotics...and I'm only 24 :'(

Good shoes, good posture and strength training exercises and taking good care of yourself drinking enough water and healthy good, personally i get a massage every month because my stress goes to my back, and a really good pedicure with hot stone foot massage its like vitamin for me;-)

Strength training i use jilian Michaels no more trouble zones, got to warn you though its 40min but i always recommend to make sure you are off the next day when you start. Good luck. Shoes i buy Sanita brand from the European walking store, they are lighter than danskos and a better fit for me.

LoopsRN2 · Oct 18, 2012

I first assist and can really have some long hours on my feet/legs! If I put in 12 hours, my calves would really be sore the next day but fortunately found a great pair of Keens with very high arches. Made a world of difference! Also, have you considered Jobst stockings or some ted hose? I personally get too hot but have friends who have obtained some relief with them, with the added benefit of aiding varicose veins Good luck!!

ORoxyO · Oct 18, 2012

My feet killed the first couple weeks getting used to all that time on concrete floors. But then I got used to it and I'm fine now. Get a good pair a shoes and your feet will adjust.

Amagoo · Oct 18, 2012

Look into dansko shoes, and support socks.

BellasMommyOBRN · Oct 19, 2012

Compression stockings are good too! Especially for you OR nurses. I used to wear them at the hospital :)

nursetaminator · Oct 19, 2012

Try the Dansko XP - they have more cushioning than the regular pair. I also wear a thick pair of Thor-lo socks. The shoes have saved my feet and made all the difference in the world how I feel after a long day. :-)

flipflopsRN · Nov 27, 2012

I wear compression socks from the sock aisle in the grocery store- to aid circulation.

I'm 32 and I get terrible low back pain and all kinds of foot pains but it is much improved since I switched from 12s to 10s. I rotate several pairs of shoes- no shoe is comfortable for 12 hours. Sometimes I have to switch in the middle of the day, depending on what is bothering me. Danskos surprisingly are most tolerable, also a pair of foam clogs from the uniform store (anywear) with my own insoles, and a pair of merrell slip ons.

Krystle022 · Dec 14, 2012

Better shoes and excercise helps! Weight lifting and strengthening your legs and back

BeentheredonethatRN · Dec 14, 2012

I use to work in a fast pace recovery room in a mega hospital ,and there wasn't even wall/chair to lean on. In th end ,I got use to it and what helped was changing shoes during the shift. Oh, I just read borntowearscrubRN's post while typing this and that is the truth.