Contents:
- Medical Video: 6 Exercises to Kill Chronic Knee, Foot or Hip Pain
- 1. Take off your shoes and socks after running
- 2. Wash feet
- 3. Diligently cut nails
- 4. Soak the feet
- 5. Prevent dry heels
- 6. Cold compress
- 7. Foot massage
Medical Video: 6 Exercises to Kill Chronic Knee, Foot or Hip Pain
In addition to healthy body, running is also popular because it can make your body and mind refreshed. If you often run, whether it's a marathon or just jogging, You must have experienced a number of typical complaints such as sore feet, calluses appearing, or feet becoming unpleasant smells. Now that's a sign that you need to start special foot care so you can keep exercising with healthy feet.
Not only choosing the right shoes and socks to run, you must protect your feet with the following mandatory treatments.
1. Take off your shoes and socks after running
After you finish exercising, do not linger wearing shoes and socks that you are wearing. Immediately remove shoes and socks, replace with sandals that provide enough air circulation for your feet. The reason is, shoes and socks that are moist and sweaty after you run will be an ideal place for bacterial growth.
2. Wash feet
To maintain the cleanliness of your feet and toenails, diligently wash your feet every day. Be it after running or after traveling. Wash your feet with clean water and soap. Make sure you reach every finger. Dry it thoroughly with a towel. Washing your feet can prevent the growth of bacteria that cause unpleasant odor.
3. Diligently cut nails
Don't let your toenails grow too long. Nails that are too long can cause injury when you run. You are also more at risk of experiencing cantengan. Cut and trim your toenails with pretty sharp nail clippers every few weeks.
4. Soak the feet
To relieve muscle pain in the feet while preventing unpleasant odors from bacteria, you can soak your feet with warm water mixed with salt solution and lavender essential oil. Salt and lavender oil can help fight infections and inflammation in the legs. You can do this foot care before going to bed for about twenty minutes.
5. Prevent dry heels
Because of friction and pressure as long as you run, your heels or soles may become dry and calloused. Be careful because this can increase the risk of infection and injury. To deal with and prevent dry heels, please apply a special moisturizing foot cream after bathing or washing your feet.
6. Cold compress
Many runners complain about the feet becoming swollen or painful. To overcome this, you can compress the part that is swollen, painful, or sore with an ice compress. However, do not directly attach ice cubes to the skin. Wrap first with a soft cloth and paste for 10-15 minutes.
7. Foot massage
Massage or reflection is good foot care for those of you who often run. Lightly massaging your legs can help promote blood circulation and relieve muscle pain. You can massage with a more natural pain reliever or mint oil ointment. You can give this foot massage regularly, for example once a week.
