Our feet are an underrated part of our bodies; we’re on them all day until we crawl into bed. Walking from place to place can be exhausting, so imagine how your feet feel at the end of a long hard week when they’re being squeezed into a pair of high heels and forced to keep you upright all night. Well, we think it’s about time to treat you feet a little better and we’re here to tell you all the ways to can help your feet put their feet up!
Give them a good scrub
You don’t need to head down to the beauty salon and spend all your hard-earned cash if you want to take care of your feet more often. Plenty of foot remedies can be done in your very own home, all you have to do is grab a tub.
Throw warm water and some dishwashing liquid and you’re good to go. Although you might not think it, dishwashing liquid often contains skin softeners – just think, your hands constantly feel lovely as soft after washing the dishes, and now so can your feet!
Pamper yourself silly
For those of us that are quite happy to spend a few pounds to feel pampered and relaxed then heading down to a reputable salon can be just what the doctor ordered. We say reputable because many salons have been proven to have less-than-acceptable standards for hygiene when it comes to their tubs and other paraphernalia.
Make sure you take a look at their reviews which will be a great indicator for how your experience will be. After you’ve done all your research, all you’ve got left to do is enjoy it! A professional foot massage followed by a pedicure can make your feet feel like they’ve died and went to foot heaven.
Treat your feet and put ‘em up
The best thing you can do to give your feet a break is… you guessed it: put them up. Taking the weight of your entire body off your soles is one of the best ways to alleviate the tension on your feet. So, sit on the couch, grab a footstool and binge the latest Netflix special till you’re feeling like you’re floating on a cloud. A cheeky bit of wine wouldn’t go amiss either…
Get a perfect fit
We’re always told “have to break your shoes in” but here’s a newsflash: your feet should never be in pain. If your shoes are hurting you, that means they’re either the wrong size or they’re made from a shoddy material. Poorly fitting shoes can cause your feet a whole host of problems, not least blisters and bunions, or in some cases… the dreaded foot odour.
Getting yourself the perfect pair of shoes can help your feet go a long way in the road to recovery.
So, there we have it, four of the best ways to help your feet get back to their level best. If you have any more suggestions that you think would be perfect – please do let us know!
Faye is the Junior Lifestyle Editor here at The Daily Struggle. She interested in fitness, travel and long romantic walks to the fridge. Faye also loves to try new things, from frogs legs to the latest fad diet – and report back to the rest of your crazy bitches!
