Sore Feet & Ankles

[Shantony]

I love nursing but after a twelve hour shift my feet hurt. After night #2 my feet and ankles hurt and by night #3 I just want to cry by hour 5. First of all, does anyone else experience this? Second, can this be prevented? Third, what are some remedies I can do before bed to ensure that I will wake up with well rested feet.

Seriously, I have to stay off my feet when I'm home if I have to work 3-4 days per week.

They swell up too.

[LKent]

i could not help but comment on this even though im not a nurse nor in the healthcare field. i use to play alot of sports in youth and hs. one of the most important things is to warm up before your physical activity. do some "dynamic" stretches before work, such as going through the foward, backward, sideways and twisting motions. warming up your total body will decrease injuries and back pains. flex your ankles by walking on your toes back & forth and also on your heels. sounds silly but helps.

then when your done work do regular "static" stretches. should take 5 to ten mins tops while you watch some tv. this shouldnt be done before work or a workout like most people believe. should last 5- 10mins tops. so stretch that ankle and hold for 10 or so seconds...

this stuff really helps. think of yourself as an athlete. also the right shoe is neccessary. try a running shoe store, they put u on a treadmill with a camera on your feet to see how you step to determine your foot type. its free in some places.

doing these things are free or super cheap ways to try to remedy ankle/foot pains and other pains like the infamous lower back. if your conditions dont improve or worsen, then go see a foot doctor.