What Can You Do When Your Foot Hurt?

Straight-Leg Stertch

1. Facing the wall, sit on the floor with your legs straight and your feet flat against the wall.

2. Stretch your calf muscles and hamstrings by bending forward as far as you can.

Toe Release

1. Stand as if you are taking a step forward with your left leg, the right leg is behind.

2. Tuck your right foot under to let the tops of your toes touch the floor.

3. You can feel a stretch along your foot.

4. Keep this position for a while and switch to left foot.

Five-Finger Toe Spread

1. Sit on a chair with your right leg crossed on your left leg.

2. Use the fingers of your left hand separate the toes of your right foot.

3. Try to spread your toes as wide as you can but not to pull them up or down.

4. Keep this for a while and switch to your left leg.

V-Stretch Against Wall

1. Lie down with a few inches from the wall.

2. Spread you arms out.

3. Let your legs form a wide V and your heels against the wall.

4. You'll feel a pull in your inner thighs.

5. When you do this, it is better to elevate the legs to avoid swelling.
   

Hot & Cold Water

This is a very well known and highly effective therapy. The hot water promotes blood flow and cold water helps deal with inflammation.

1. Prepare two buckets, fill them with hot water and cold water respectively.

2. Sit down and dip your feet in the hot water first for about 3 minutes and then switch to the cold water for one minute.

3. Repeat this process 2-3 times and end in cold water.

Vinegar

Vinegar is helpful to relieve feet pain caused by sprains or strains as it can reduce inflammation.

1. Add 2 tsp. of vinegar in a tub with hot water.

2. Soak your feet in it for at least 20 minutes.

Epsom Salt

It helps soothe the feet and provide instant relief from foot pain.

1. Fill a tub with warm water and add 3 tsp. of Epsom salt in it.

2. Soak your feet in it for 15 minutes.

3. Apply some moisturizer after soaking.
   

Ice

This is another handy therapy to reduce pain and swelling of the feet. The ice can numb the nerve endings in the painful area temporarily.

1. Put some crushed ice in a plastic bag.

2. Use it to massage your feet in a circular direction.

3. Do this no more than 10 minutes, for longer use can damage your nerves and skin.

Clove Oil

This is another great option to refer to if you are wondering what to do when your feet hurt. It provides relief from foot pain, joint pain, athlete's foot and nail fungus. 

1. Use clove oil to massage your hurt feet gently. This can help relax your muscles and promote blood flow.

2. Do this several times a day.

3. In case you have sensitive skin, dilute the clove oil before using it.

Sage

This naturally growing herb is also a great alternative to treat feet pain caused by cut, soreness, strain and sprain. 

1. Rub some sage leaves between your hands gently.

2. Put less than one cup of apple cider vinegar in a pot and then put the sage leaves in it.

3. Boil the mixture, reduce the heat and then let it simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Let it cool for a while and soak a cotton cloth in it.

5. Put the cotton cloth on your hurt feet.

6. Do this process several times.

Asparagus

When your foot pain is a result from inflammation and edema, eating asparagus can be a great cure. It acts as a natural diuretic and provides relief from inflammation.

1. Simply steam some asparagus and eat it. 
   

Essential Oils

When you are suffering from foot pain, several essential oils like eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil and rosemary oil are quite effective to relieve your pain. 

1. Mix 4 drops of eucalyptus oil and rosemary oil with 2 drops of peppermint oil in hot water.

2. Soak the feet in it for 10 minutes.
   

Manage Your Weight Efficiently

Don't let your body weight increase a lot. This will exert unnecessary pressure on the foot and hurt its regular function.

Keep Your Flexibility

As getting older, the calf muscles may tighten which makes the balls of your feet feel more stressed. Keeping stretching your calf muscles can help you relive and prevent feet pain.

Avoid wearing high heels

High heels may keep the foot elevated to unnatural levels but they obstruct normal blood flow and result in foot pain. 

Wear Comfortable Shoes That Fit You Well

Uncomfortable shoes often exert unnecessary pressure on your foot. The shape of the feet change with time, and ill-fitting shoes could lead to calluses, ingrown toenails, corns and bunions.

Stay Hydrated and Keep a Balanced Diet

Dehydration can result in sudden muscle cramps – a source of foot pain. Drink as much water as you can through the day.

Lack of potassium is also a reason for cramping, so eat foods like bananas or spinach to increase the intake of potassium.