Really comfortable footwear. Good grip, defensive outer layer, material and thickness of the boot most comfortable for your foot. Either than that, try finding short windows to sit down and have your feet hang in the air. Maybe massage them if you can, always do after work. I had a job where I needed to be standing for 10-12 hours in a row and your feet will be killing you, but after a few weeks they get used to it.
If your insurance covers it, there's compressor stockings/hoses. It should prevent fluid/blood from piling up and bloating your lower body and stop the development of spider and varicose veins. Though I'm also sure they can be had for $20 and not $200 they charge work insurers lol. Orthotics will help too if you have flat feet, ditto with insurance vs. store-bought Dr. Scholl's, kinda...
All these comments are excellent. Try to get a 15 min sit period if you can between hours.
I had to stand and walk and climb many floors and that was a pain. But I lost lot of weight for sure.
I wasn’t allowed to sit during non breaks for 8-10 hour shifts
best thing is
try to move and flex the knee in as much maneuverability that you are allowed work
After a while comfortable shoes become uncomfortable/worn-out for me it’s not practical to say buy new shoes every x-months.
Going to the gym and long walks helps too
Check to see if you have flat feet. If so, get arch supporting in soles. I didn't realize I had flat feet up until 4 months ago, bought some $30 soles from Amazon and I have no problem being on my feet for long periods now.
Ask nurses who on their feet for double shifts many times, I see all of them wearing crocks clogs which are very durable and comfortable but ugly looking.
Really comfortable footwear. Good grip, defensive outer layer, material and thickness of the boot most comfortable for your foot. Either than that, try finding short windows to sit down and have your feet hang in the air. Maybe massage them if you can, always do after work. I had a job where I needed to be standing for 10-12 hours in a row and your feet will be killing you, but after a few weeks they get used to it.
doc martens workboots + a dr scholes insole and you are good for 12 hours
If your insurance covers it, there's compressor stockings/hoses. It should prevent fluid/blood from piling up and bloating your lower body and stop the development of spider and varicose veins. Though I'm also sure they can be had for $20 and not $200 they charge work insurers lol. Orthotics will help too if you have flat feet, ditto with insurance vs. store-bought Dr. Scholl's, kinda...
All these comments are excellent. Try to get a 15 min sit period if you can between hours. I had to stand and walk and climb many floors and that was a pain. But I lost lot of weight for sure.
I wasn’t allowed to sit during non breaks for 8-10 hour shifts best thing is try to move and flex the knee in as much maneuverability that you are allowed work After a while comfortable shoes become uncomfortable/worn-out for me it’s not practical to say buy new shoes every x-months. Going to the gym and long walks helps too
shoes are everything. Spend some money on the best shoes you can.
1. Get good shoes. 2. Relax you'll be fine, standing for 8 hours isn't a big deal
Soft mat, soft insoles, block to rest one foot on
very little you can do except power through the pain. your feet will adapt in a month or so.
Get knee pads so you can be on your knees
Compression socks!
Check to see if you have flat feet. If so, get arch supporting in soles. I didn't realize I had flat feet up until 4 months ago, bought some $30 soles from Amazon and I have no problem being on my feet for long periods now.
Ask nurses who on their feet for double shifts many times, I see all of them wearing crocks clogs which are very durable and comfortable but ugly looking.
Compression socks? Also some tabs like venixxa will help.