A Tip for Foot Pain

The best remedy for foot pain is to call your podiatrist. Your doctor can recommend treatments, medications, and even surgeries to alleviate your pain. But if you are experiencing pain, especially pain associated with plantar fasciitis, try this exercise.

Fill a standard size (16-20oz) water bottle 3/4 full and place it in your freezer. Allow the bottle to freeze. When you experience pain, especially if it is consistently in the morning or after a long day on your feet, take out the bottle. Place the bottle on the floor and roll the bottle under your foot, from your heel up top the ball of your foot. This exercise helps to stretch the tightened plantar fascia, resulting in some relief from the pain. The cold water bottle also helps to soothe pain and reduce some swelling or inflammation. You can perform this exercise standing, or seated if you have balance issues.

This treatment is only an aid to relieving foot pain. It is not a guarantee that you will remain symptom free. Visiting your podiatrist is a better way to relieve your foot pain. The doctor can prescribe other treatments like physical therapy, night splints, and orthotics to help relieve all your symptoms. This exercise is a good way to find relief until you can schedule an appointment with your doctor.