If you and your family are planning a trip to an amusement park, you will most likely be on your feet the entire day. If you do not take proper precautions, your feet will be aching by the time you get back to your hotel. Below are some tips to help keep them happy.
Custom Orthotics
Custom orthotics are shoe inserts that are specially designed to fit you by making a mold of your feet.
The four main types of shoe inserts include:
Insoles: Insoles provide support and extra cushioning. In most cases, they are made from plastic, foam, or gel.
Arch supports: Arch supports are designed for those people that have high arches, low arches, and flat feet. Arch supports are designed in a way that supports your foot’s natural arch.
Heel liners: This type of shoe insert, sometimes called heel cups or heel pads, gives you extra support in the region of your heel.
The orthotics specialist will examine your feet to determine the type of shoe insert that you need.
You can also purchase great, supportive shoes instead of buying inserts. Most people think of shoes with good support as something plain that they would never wear. Fortunately, you can find shoes that are in different designs, colors, and a variety of styles. Check out sites like http://www.alegriashoeshop.com for more information.
Breaking Up Your Day
Give your feet some rest by breaking up your day and sit down. Take off your shoes and massage your feet. Use your thumbs and apply pressure just below your toes in a circular motion. Press in on your heel, and squeeze your toes together.
If you notice your feet hurting very badly, take some time to do this to help them feel better.
Stretch
Remove your shoes and stand as if you have taken a step forward with your left leg. Now tuck your right food under so the tops of your toes are touching the floor. You will feel a stretch along the top of your foot. Switch this with the other foot. Repeat this about five times.
Spread out your toes with your hands. Put your finger between the first two toes, and spread them apart until you feel a stretch. Do this with the other toes, and then repeat about five times.
When you get back to your hotel, soak your feet in some soothing salts, which can be purchased at drug stores. Your feet should feel much better, and allow you to head out in the morning for another day of fun.