or shoes

Try running shoes with gel inserts.

See if your OR will allow Crocs or similar shoes (the Airwalk ones from Payless Shoes are nearly as good and half the price). Add a pair of these:

http://superfeet.com/store/ (the Easy Fit variety).

I find this combo to be excellent and I know whereof I speak: before starting in the OR in June, I was a Podiatrist for nearly 30 years.

BTW-- the Superfeet prefab orthotics are the best ones I've found yet. I used them in my Podiatry practice for people who needed orthotic control, but not badly enough to need expensive custom molded orthoses. They'll work well in most any shoe.

Thanks for the suggestions!

Coconutt

I've been in the OR for 5 years. I thought I'd die my hips, back and feet hurt so badly when I started. Orthotics, support hose (sheer energy) and sleeping with a pillow between my legs did it for me!