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I stand on a rubber mat and walk on concrete at work and my heel and arch hurt. what can i do?
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Arch support: Consider purchasing an inexpensive arch support from your local pharmacy. This will decrease the tension placed on your foot at these points. When not working, place a tennis ball on the floor under the arch of your foot and roll it in a massage like fashion. This exercise can loosen the tight muscles in the sole of the foot.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Orthopedic shoes: Look into purchasing orthopedic shoes that are designed to cushion your heel and prevent your foot from overpronating (leaning into the arch) as this can cause you to experience heel or arch pain as well as lower back pain.
Answered 4/15/2016
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