I wear heels several times a week, for about 4-5 hrs. at a time for my job- my f!


Question: I wear heels several times a week, for about 4-5 hrs!. at a time for my job- my feet hurt afterwards!?
Like I said, I wear high heels (like 3- 4 inches) about 4 days a week for about 4-5 hours straight!. I *have* to wear heels for my job (I work in a high-end retail store) while I'm on the sales floor!.

It's not to the point where I can't walk or anything, it's not a huge deal- but while I'm working, my feet *really* ache after the first couple hours, and when I get home and take them off they are still very sore!. also, when I wake up in the morning after working a night shift my feet are very sore and stiff feeling,as if my foot won't bend or flex!.

any tips, besides insoles!? like, will massaging my own feet help the pain or putting some kind of cream or cold/hot pack on it!? also, please don't tell me to just stop wearing heels so often, because it is a requirement for my job, and I love my job!. :)

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Answers:
Is it possible for you to wear lower heels, like 2 inches!? They say that is a good height for a heel and won't cause problems later on!. If you keep wearing the higher heels you might end up with a problem where you can only wear heels because anything flatter than that will hurt your feet!. Go to your doctor and explain the situation they might be able to specify a good insole to help with the pain!. Also in the evenings start massaging your feet and stretching them to help with the stiffness!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I *have* to wear heels for my job (I work in a high-end retail store) while I'm on the sales floor!.

My Questions: Is the company willing to pay for your medical expenses because of the damage to your feet because of the high heels you *have* to wear!?
Did they promise you they would pay for you!?
Did the put it in writing!?
If all the answers are yes, then I would not worry about *having to* wear high heels on the job!. You *have* to look pretty and sexy, right!? Otherwise the customers would not want to spend time or money at the high end store!. tsk!. tsk!.


It's not to the point where I can't walk or anything, it's not a huge deal- but while I'm working, my feet *really* ache after the first couple hours, and when I get home and take them off they are still very sore!. also, when I wake up in the morning after working a night shift my feet are very sore and stiff feeling,as if my foot won't bend or flex!.

My comment: your body is experiencing pain - ache - a sign of damage!. Don't dismiss it as not a big deal!.

also, please don't tell me to just stop wearing heels so often, because it is a requirement for my job, and I love my job!. :)

Answer: Hopefully this "requirement" for your job that you "love" so much - "smiley face" will justify the years of misery and pain and damage that will be forever yours!. But, if they are high end retail, they should probably afford to take care of your health if need be!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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