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Foot Pain During Pregnancy
Why Pregnancy Can Sometimes Be a Pain in the Foot
By Teri Brown
Dr. John Viscovich always tells his pregnant moms to get into a good all-around sneaker. "Running shoes do not provide the lateral support needed, and they make you more prone to ankle sprains," he says. "A sneaker with a good arch support is also mandatory. This will not only support the foot but the muscles in the leg that support the foot and therefore the rest of the body.
High heels are extremely unsafe as they make you more prone to rolling the ankle. Women are much more unbalanced with the extra pregnancy weight, and injuries are more common when wearing heels.
Foot massages are a wonderful treat for the pregnant woman with aching feet. "Foot massage can be pleasant and relaxing in pregnancy," Dr. Caplan says. "In trained hands, it certainly can't hurt, and is likely to make your (possibly) aching feet feel much better."
To give yourself foot massages, try leaning your back against a wall or a solid piece of furniture for support, keep your right leg extended, bend in your left foot and gently massage your left foot, including each toe, the full sole and ankle and your calf. Repeat with the right foot.
Foot pain and pregnancy seem to go hand in hand, but they don't always have to if you take a few precautions and take care of your feet. You're going to need them!
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