All the shopping and walking around during the holidays has no doubt taken a toll on every reveler’s limbs. While most people would not need knee walkers yet, it is still important to give those tired and weary limbs the TLC they need. A knee walker is used by people with foot, leg, or knee injuries; often in lieu of crutches.
To avoid these injuries, it is important to take proper care of your feet so that they can withstand your activities, shopping included.
Wear the right footwear – your shoes are more than just protective coverings for your feet. They are supposed to give your feet the support that they need to comfortably bear your weight. They should be able to cushion the impact as your feet hit the ground. If you have to walk for long periods of time, choose to wear comfortable shoes that fit perfectly and have ample support especially in the arch area.
Stimulate blood circulation – when you are not walking, it is recommended that you raise your legs to help get circulation going again. If you have the time, you can go for a foot massage to knead away the aches and pains in those tired muscles. Another alternative is to go for acupuncture or acupressure therapy to redistribute all the energies throughout the body.
Rest, rest, rest – finally, do not forget to give your feet a rest. If carrying all those shopping bags is difficult for your arms, think about how difficult a time your feet are having carrying your weight and the weight of everything else you are carrying. Unless you are running a marathon, try to keep off your feet after some time of continuous walking, running, or standing.
you can also try online shopping. it’s easier to find the stuff you want, you don’t have to carry anything, and you can avoid crowds and walking too much. But there is also the extra cost of shipping, receiving what you were not expecting, and waiting to receive what you bought. Whichever you prefer :]
I’ll be getting a massage this week. I always wear comfortable shoes.
Thanks for posting these tips this is some great information. A lot of people don’t think about that when they are shopping. Thanks again for the post. Happy New Year.
I hate shopping. I do most of my shopping online. But when I do go my feet and legs kill me.
Thank you for your valuable information. I agree that wearing the right shoe will help tremendously in relieving any aches and pains that you might have after walking. If you walk for sport, there are special walking shoes, which provide the necessary support. As another poster commented, if you have a lot of shopping to do, if possible conduct your purchasing online thereby alieviating any excess walking. Pamper yourself as well for all those extra steps that you take on a daily basis.
Sometimes it’s necessary to give up style for comfort and health! Don’t go shopping in 4-inch heels!
Thank you for all the ideas about how not to be stressed out shopping. I always go dressed comfortably.
Getting a foot massage after shopping sounds great i still feel like I haven’t gotten over the holiday bustle between returns and using all the gift cards we where given for Christmas we’ve still been shopping.
I also find it helpful to wear shoes that are easy to slip on and off, for convenient clothing changing.
It is very tiresome if you always looking for the items you think it’s the best! <3
I Love shopping too!!