My Feet Hurt

[Johnny Moo Man]

After 7 years of nursing and all the hooks that come with a steady paycheck (buying a home/cars/vacations etc etc), my 36 hour week has become 48-60 hours. And my feet are killing me all the time. Lying in bed, my legs get to me. At work I've taken to wearing TED hose and it's helped a lot. But not enough. Do any of you have any suggestions to take the pain off?

Thanks in advance.

[underpaidrn]

If where you work allows it, try Sven clogs. They are made by a Swedish orthopedist and are the absolute best for working long hours. I could do 12 hour shifts running up and down the hall all night and my legs would never, ever get tired. They have a website, can't think what it is, but if you Goggle Sven clogs, it should come up with some. They also sell them on Ebay.

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

Depends on your feet. The thing that absolutely saved mine are Birkenstock Boston. Worth every penny.

[UM Review RN, ASN, RN]

Crocs saved my feet (and my job). :)

[MAISY, RN-ER, BSN, RN]

MBT shoes (Masai Barefoot Technology-worth the price)and light support socks are my life savers!

Maisy;)

[regularRN]

I have to agree with the above post - MBTs are expensive, but more than worth it. I never experience foot pain or leg ache when I wear them. I have some other "quality" gym shoes designed for walking that supposedly have gel cushions - they really hurt!

[mamunsey]

I love the Danskin, expensive, but worth it, have worn them for years!

[RN1989]

After work, use a golf ball to massage your feet. Put it on the floor with your foot on top of it (sit down for this). Roll the ball under your feet. Try to do it lengthwise from one side of foot to the other side, then horizontally under your foot from toes to heel. The more pressure you can put on the ball, the better it feels later on. It hurt the first few times that I did this but after I was finished with the session - my feet felt better so that I could get up and do what I needed to do at home. Not a permanent fix but it helps.

[nursingisworkRN]

You may also look for a foot store that makes custom orthotics. They are not too expensive, and many swear by them! To point out the obvious, that is too many hours on your feet! YIKES!

[lotus31]

A little homeopathic remedy: I used to freeze coke cans and roll them under my feet (with socks on). The coolness felt awesome under my feet and I was getting a free foot massage.

I've also seen nurses wear a special type of shoes that have springs in the heels. They swear by them. Unfortunately they are super- expensive.

[bethin]

A little homeopathic remedy: I used to freeze coke cans and roll them under my feet (with socks on). The coolness felt awesome under my feet and I was getting a free foot massage.

I've also seen nurses wear a special type of shoes that have springs in the heels. They swear by them. Unfortunately they are super- expensive.

This is what I do.

Wouldn't it be nice if hospitals provided healthcare workers with foot massages after every shift or at least on a regular basis? I was in a large hospital in Chicago years ago visiting a friend and in the elevator was posted a sign for employees, "don't forget to sign up for your foot massages!"

[EmmaG, RN]

This is what I do.

Wouldn't it be nice if hospitals provided healthcare workers with foot massages after every shift or at least on a regular basis? I was in a large hospital in Chicago years ago visiting a friend and in the elevator was posted a sign for employees, "don't forget to sign up for your foot massages!"

I'd never leave work!