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snoopycac
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Leg/Feet Pains
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I am 17 weeks and work full time at a factory so I am on my feet for close to 9 hours a day. We get two 15 minute breaks throughout the day. Is there any tips/tricks to help my tired old feet? I plan on working as close as I possibly can to labor.
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Re: Leg/Feet Pains
Can you have the company provide one of the shock-absorbent mats or a stool? Also, invest in a good pair of shoes, or at least some really good, supportive insoles. Maybe you can have a foot massage thing to use on your breaks, like this? https://www.amazon.com/10-Wheel-Wood-Foot-Massager/dp/B001JSSYDC/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1343763622&sr=1-1&keywords=foot+massager+wooden
Mat: https://www.amazon.com/Sublime-Imprint-Anti-Fatigue-Nantucket-Cinnamon/dp/B003BYRDK2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343763569&sr=8-1&keywords=kitchen+mat
Good suggestions from pp...I know nurses & drs who do long surgeries use a stool & will alternate propping one of their feet up on the stool to shift weight back & forth.
Best thing would be if there is any way your employer would let you sit or prop yourself somehow but it sounds like that is probably not possible/the norm...
GL!
I've heard Merrel shoes are great for your feet. My friend is a therapist adswears by them. Maybe ice them during your breaks, and make sure you elevate them as well.
Good luck!
see a podiatrist about orthotic inserts, also Dansko shoes are great for being on your feet.