Medical professionals, particularly nurses, spend the majority of every shift on their feet. From checking rooms and patients, taking charts from one area to another, moving equipment and beyond, your feet take a beating each and every day. Ask any person who has spent more than a few hours on their feet and they will tell you clearly – if your feet hurt your entire body will suffer. This is why taking care of your feet is not just important, it is critical to your health.
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Dealing with "My Aching Feet!"
While you have probably heard of carpal tunnel syndrome in the wrist, tarsal tunnel syndrome is actually quite similar. In TTS, the ligaments that run from the ankle to the bottom of the foot become inflamed, irritating the nerve located just behind the ligament. This is often the result of not wearing shoes with proper arch support and good heel stability. The symptoms include tingling, numbness and dull aches. Wearing proper shoes and physiotherapy are often suggested as a first round therapy to help heal Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.
