HOW TO SURVIVE AFTER WEARING HEELS

There’s always going to be an event or party that will lead you to wear heels of some sort. There’s nothing worse than planning an amazing outfit for a night out, only to be seated in less than an hour because your feet are in unbearable pain.

So for today’s post, I’m sharing a mini Q & A I did with Dr. Emily Splichal, a podiatrist based in New York, sharing tips on how to care for your feet and keep them feeling better after a day or night in heels.

What are some techniques for women to rejuvenate their feet after a long day in heels?   

One of the best tips for recovering the feet is to roll them on a golf ball or lacrosse ball.  I recommend that my patients release their feet 5 minutes in the morning and 5 minutes in the evening every day.   There are 10 muscles in the bottom of the feet that undergo stress when in high heels and during dynamic movement.  

The ARM & HAMMER™ Foot Care Moisturizer + Gentle Exfoliators can be used as a part of a daily foot care routine and is a great way to keep heels and calluses sof t.  In cases of drier skin I often recommend that my patients combine the ARM &HAMMER™ Foot Care Moisturizer + Gentle Exfoliators with a occlusion such as saran wrap or silicone heel wraps.  

What are things we can do to care for our feet on a daily basis?

1. Hydrate the skin and exfoliate any dry skin or calluses 
2. Strengthen the feet through barefoot exercises 
3. Roll the feet on a golf ball or lacrosse ball 
4. Take a break by removing your heels throughout the day
5. Stretch your feet after removing your heels
   • Pointing your toes down
   • Pulling your toes up with a strap to get the Achilles’ tendon and the calf muscles
   • Move feet and toes side to side to get to the instep and the outside of the foot

I hope you found these tips helpful. Are there any tricks you do to soothe your feet? Let me know in the comments below!

xo Yinka

Photography: Norman Oates