Foot pain from standing all day: care in Columbia, MO

Nurses, teachers, retail and restaurant staff, factory workers, and anyone on their feet for long shifts know the feeling: feet that ache by the end of the day and never quite recover.

What's behind it

Hours on hard floors fatigue the muscles and tissues that support the foot. Over time, that strain can turn into a specific problem, such as:

When to be seen

If foot pain lasts into your days off, wakes you at night, or is getting worse, it's time for an evaluation. The visit looks for a specific cause and includes gait analysis and footwear guidance for your work shoes.

Which visit to book

Book the Custom Orthotics & Gait Analysis ($499).

When not to wait. If you can't put weight on your foot after an injury, have a wound, spreading redness, warmth, fever, or a foot that suddenly turns cold, pale, or dark, go to urgent care or an emergency department, or call 911. This clinic does not provide emergency care.

Common questions

What shoes are best for standing all day?

It depends on your feet, but generally a well-cushioned, supportive shoe with a firm heel counter. The visit includes footwear guidance.

Which jobs are hardest on the feet?

Any job with long hours standing or walking on hard floors, such as nursing, teaching, retail, restaurant, and factory work.

Is it normal for my feet to hurt after every shift?

Some tiredness is common, but pain that lingers or worsens usually has a treatable cause.

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