Foot pain is frequent in pregnancy and occurs due to swelling of the legs and feet that is provided by hormonal changes and increased difficulty in venous return of the feet to the center of the body. But in addition, the pain and tiredness in the feet can be caused by bone deformities that can arise due to the way to support the feet to walk and the increase of the weight in that phase.
If the foot pain is very intense and makes walking difficult or if it is present for more than a week or worsens over time, you should go to the orthopedist or physiotherapist to identify your cause and start the appropriate treatment with physical therapy, since the remedies should be avoided during pregnancy.
The most common causes of foot pain in pregnancy are:
- Swelling of the legs and feet due to pregnancy. Here are 10 tips to avoid swollen feet in pregnancy;
- Direct blow that can happen when stumbling on something;
- Inadequate shoes, with very high heels, or uncomfortable soles;
- Foot format, having the flat foot or the curvature of the foot very high;
- Cracks in the feet and calluses that indicate the use of uncomfortable shoes or even that the way of walking is not the most correct;
- Calcaneus spur, which is actually a bony callus that normally forms on the heel, causing intense pain when stepping due to inflammation of the plantar fascia;
- Joanete, who appears after wearing high-heeled shoes with a thin beak often for years, which leads to a deformity in the feet.
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To completely eliminate pain in the feet, it is necessary to follow a specific treatment and eliminate the cause of the pain. A trip to the podiatrist, orthopedist or physiotherapist is fundamental to be able to identify and treat pain in the feet, definitively.
How To Fight Foot Pain Effectively
Some therapeutic options include the use of suitable insoles and shoes, with sole up to 5 cm in height, rubber and in Anabela format. Sandals 'rasterinhas' and slippers as well as sneakers without any leap should be avoided because they are also uncomfortable.
If foot pain is mild, and occur after a long day at work, some homemade techniques such as soaking the feet in warm water making a gentle massage with sweet almond oil can relieve the symptoms.
Raising your feet slightly on the arm of the sofa, or the wall, for example, can help to deflate feet and legs, bringing relief of symptoms. See also how to do a relaxing foot massage.
The habit of wearing uncomfortable shoes daily can aggravate the situation, causing orthopedic diseases such as bunion, spur and arthritis in the fingers, for example. Therefore, the ideal is in day to day wear comfortable shoes leaving those who can create more discomfort, only for special occasions. This guarantees the integrity and health of the feet.
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