Do you stand TOO long at work? | 5 Must Do Exercises
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- Long hours working, long hours working hard and grinding to make an income, to provide for your family or to fund your lifestyle. Standing jobs are hard and actually make up a large percentage of my clientele. Standing on your feet for excessive hours can put you at risk to many musculoskeletal injuries, cardiovascular issues and even pregnancy problems too!
So I dedicate this video to the hard working people who work long hours standing on their feet. This video I will demonstrate things you can do to improve your positioning to reduce the work of standing long hours!
Hi Everyone and welcome back to another episode of Feet&Co, where I teach you everything about Foot and Lower Limb in a Fun way! This video is for those hard working people who stand on their feet for prolonged hours of the day slugging it out to earn their income.
Whether you work in cafes, restaurants, retail, logistics, warehouses, hairdressers, beauty, heck even the much loved door knocking salespeople, you are on your feet and legs for extended periods of time and in this video I want to demonstrate 5 movements that you won’t necessarily take time away from your work station or working hours. Most of these movements can be done while you are standing at your working area so that your employer or other work colleagues don’t hate you for wasting time.
Prolonged standing is classed as any work performed in a standing position for more than 80% of the full time working hours and can increase the risk of conditions such as heel pain, knee pain, Achilles Tenditinis, Lower back pain, foot and leg numbness and varicose veins.
These conditions are frequent in my office and I’m sick of seeing you present with pain. It’s funny, when I consult with a client or patient I usually tell them a simple way to relieve their pain is to quit their job and sell all their possessions and move somewhere nice and tropical with soft surfaces such as sand and grass - maybe Fiji? Maybe Bora Bora or maybe Bahamas?! Obviously that’s a joke, but believe it or not, I’ve had a client agree and they retired to coastal Portugal to live!!
The truth is, you’re not going anywhere, literally! You have your lifestyle to support, investments, family to provide for and bills to be paid. So if this video can help make your working mission more easier than I have succeeded.
Ok, these exercises can be done at any time of the day where it be at work or not. Of course the focus of these exercises is during working hours so I suggest you do a minimum of 10 repetitions of each exercise [except for the 5th one] every hour to improve circulation and reduce compressive pressure on joints.
Here we go!...
1/ The Foot Rocker
2/ Leg Figure 8
3/ Butt kicks
4/ Knee Ups
5/ Arch rolls
So folks, what did you think of the video? These exercises are what I usually recommend to help reduce risk of muscle injuries, blood pooling or swelling and cartilage compression injuries. If you’re an employer watching, research has found that workers who stand for excessive periods actually reduce their efficeincy and effectiveness during work. Think of it as their body has to do two things at work - keep the body at standing posture as well as completing their work task.
So whether you’re an employer, employee, contractor or contractee, I hope you give my 5 exercises a go and to share this video with anyone you know who stands more than 80% of their working hours standing on their feet!
If you have any questions and comments, please pop them below!
I want to thank you again for joining me, I hope the content was good and the information was fun to watch.
And remember folks, Walk Smarter Not Harder. I’ll catch you on the next video!
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Howdy Folks! Especially those who stand at work for long hours this video is for you! If you have any questions or comments, please drop them below!!! Thanks for watching!
Feet&Co I was laughing in pain at that first joke about quitting your job
treat foot pain from standing too long
Goto the 2nd page of results
Sooo helpful thank you 😊👍
😒Video stars at 3:07 you're welcome
Unfortunately, I didn't scroll down for this comment till about minute 3. Haha! Thanks, though!
@@CarolinadiPadova me too
Me too
This video is a life saver!! As a retail associate who mostly runs the fitting room, I have to stand 4-6, sometimes 8 hours a day! It was taking a toll on my feet and I even went to urgent care one day after work. Turns out I wasn't exercising my joints as needed! I do a couple of sets of foot exercises during and after my shift and I feel better! THANK YOU!
My absolute pleasure Crystal!
Just started working as a waitress. It’s been brutal on my feet & legs. Hope these tips will eliminate the pain. Thank you
Hope you're enjoying your new role as a waitress. Yes it is, but its all about applying the right care for your legs and feet! Applying this video is a great start!
man! I started working today and I stood for like 7 hours 😂 and my legs are very very sore😭😂
Man, i gotta stand for 11 hours today 😭
Mine 9 hours
Should be outlawed worldwide for jobs that can be performed or changed to sitting
Idk why they make people do that that’s crazy
@@surrealseconder1382 Funny part is, most jobs that make their employees stand all day, can easily set up chairs and the Employee would STILL be able to do their job (example: Cashiers)
Great video! This is the exercise list
1) Foot rock
2) 8 with each leg
3) Butt Kicks (ankle to butt)
4) Knees ups (knee to chest)
5) arch rolls
@@queenj8886 thanx 😁
I cried during work cuz my feet hurt so bad
Brooks running shoes are awesome. Wider toe box so toes aren’t cramped and you can get support in them if you want. They are nice looking too!
a bit pricey not gonna lie...@@dessiecoder2116
Buy new running shoes, nigga
How's the job going?
@@johnkimball5872 new job, stronger feet 💪
Trying this for my warehouse job. Standing 10 hrs on concrete floors is taking a toll on my feet and knees. I can't wait until the pain stops. 😩
Are you thin or perhaps a little over weight? I'm tall and whenever i put on a bit of weight it really makes a difference to my stamina.
@@86Corvus what do you mean ?
@@sulizu0186 he said are you overweight
This is why I’m here 😩 I’ve been behind a desk or sat on my but most of my career and now transitioning to a 10hr warehouse position got my body so tense and sore! I can’t take it anymore but refuse to give up! Trying to find all the tricks in the book.
A really good shoe helps a lot! And insoles for your shoes ~ good luck!
We so many patients who work hard and stand on their feet! Glad you did this video Grant! xoxox
We certainly do. It is the current health mentality unfortunately
I’m a structural welder and I work 12 hr shifts and I stand literally all day! Hope these help especially with my feet since I am a big guy at 6’4 and 260 pounds
Sam_ Bam mine is 10 hours
Night Blue blue it takes a toll on your feet but doing some of these stretches do help out👍🏼
I did 10 hours today I’m 200 pounds and I feel fucked can’t imagine you
I’m 6’2 265 and I have a hard time standing up and walking around
Thank you so much for publishing this. I work as a front desk agent at a hotel and the employer does not want the agents to sit ever not even for lunch break, we actually don't have a lunch break and we work alone so can't even walk but just stand there waiting for the guests to arrive or depart. I find it hard on my body. I'm glad that I came looking for a way to release the tension in my knees and hips too #grateful
i appreciate your comment and sorry to hear that your work conditions are so strenuous! Do you have any regulations or unions that support a healthier work environment?
This 11 hour shift is kicking my ass!
Same here
Feel you
I even went on a 12 hour shift on one job
@@honeyinyourhands same what do you do to help
Same here 11 hours 1 hr break
I used to work at Chick-Fil-A a while back and had to stand anywhere from 6-8 hours a day and I'm 240 pounds (I'm a weightlifter), so it really takes a toll, in fact one day it was so bad, I literally couldn't even take a step after reaching home. Also standing has nothing to do with leg strength on the contrary it's bone strength, I know because I have really strong legs, and after work it's always my foot that is in pain, my quads, hamstrings or my calves are never sore.
I'm about to start my job as a bagger, and i have no experience with any job that requires me to stand for a long time. Hopefully this video will help me out to atleast survive the 5 hour training.
How's it going? You still working?
@@johnkimball5872 yup, i somehow survived and still kickin' well!
@@Despair331 great to hear! Are you required to work 5 hours straight?
@@grantthefootdoc I'm done with my training, so 4 hours work then break then back to work
I'm on week 4 on my first real job. I have to walk and stand for 8h. I can walk a lot but sometimes I need to stand for a bit longer which is the bad part. I wasn't used to it so first 3 weeks were hell. Yesterday was the firsz one without any pain. I bought new shoes and apply cooling gel everyday. I'm gonna try these thank you!
actually doing the arch roll as we speak before i go into work and it is helping. i work 12 hours a day in a factory and standing still is not an option as my work is based on speed and a moments stop can get you behind so will have to try -the others on breaks.
same
11 to 12 hour shifts in the freezing cold working with fish. Legs are cramped all the time and my feet feel like they want to explode. I suffer from scoliosis as it is. Might need a carer change?
How's it going? Are you working still?
@@johnkimball5872 I am working still, yes. Bills don't go away. How are you?
@@johnkimball5872 yep
Proud of you.
stand for about 10 hours straight THANK YOU
I stand up alot but now I have problem ,when I seat down I can't stand up
Yh it hurt
Me two, what do we do to fix this?
Thank you for understanding the problem in a world focused on office jobs 😀
Hi good morning the video was very helpful.
I'm experiencing pain & cramping on the arch of my feet. Sometimes it's so painful I can hardly touch it.
Sometimes I'm on my feet for 8hours or more. I work in a kitchen.
From the country of Barbados.
I am 14 years old and I have to work 10 hours a day standing up with a 30 min pause only. My legs hurt so much
oh jeez
I'm 15 and I work 7-8 hours a day due to labor laws with the 30 minute break and I literally can't imagine how working that much feels-
major props dude
The rock that does not break your back, strengthens you
-Omar bin Al-Khattab (May Allāh be pleased with him)
Sorry to hear Elodie! Have you spoken to your manager about your long hours standing?!
@@poorlyseasonedsoup crazy hours!
SAME its so tiring
thanks this helps me a lot i will try it
how did you go? were you consistent?
I am a OT scrub nurse. Standing 5-6 hours everyday. This exercise instantly help me. Is DVT stocking a good option too??
Thank you Soo much 🙏,I almost resigned at my work. as a security officer.
Hows the job going?
Gonna try these out, I just started this job but the pain is unbearable 😓
I work on demolition/remodeling homes. Lifting various amounts of weight throughout the day it's been killing me and my feet 🐾
Sorry to hear! I can only try to understand the heavy demands your work has on your body! Please make sure you discuss with your local Podiatrist who can help you improve the weight distribution and reduce pressure demands on your body
Do you get fatigued?
video starts at 3:10
I started work first time standing up for hours and hours. And I am in pain. Thanks for the vid.
How's the job going?
Survived a 3 day festival....I needed this video so much, thanks.
I work 12 hour a day, 7 days a week… once I can’t use chair .. it hurts… my lower back hurts … is there any special exercises for this
Great info! So glad I found your video… recently started working in a warehouse and am on my feet on concrete all day. Was wondering if you might do a video on stretches we can do after work, and stretches to do beforehand to prep… thanks so much!!!
My hips hurt so much after I’m done with work it’s very upsetting that people don’t think about the harms and the work efficiency
I stand for 12 hours .. so desperate for relief 😪
I'm going to try them, hope they work!!! I stand all day , and my legs are so tierd and my back kills me
Totally understand..! Best way is to apply my 5 exercises to help ease your fatigue and pain!
thanks man this is useful AF for chefs
thanks Nomer! Happy and comfy Chefs = tastier FOOD! =)
Not only for chefs. Teachers, professors, and of course police is useful
another great video! My family will certainly find this video beneficial! Keep it up!
Thanks Jill!
I've had jobs where I had to stand, but I was moving around a lot, but I got a new job, at a mall kiosk and theres not a lot of moving. Some of these I was already doing in some way, but I'm going to try to do the rest!
good on you Darren! Hang in there!
@@grantthefootdoc I do have a secondary question, I find my legs cramping like crazy now when I sleep. Are there stretches to help stop this, or is it a "eat more banana's" type of thing?
Just starting to recover from a really bad ankle injury and I'm getting my custom orthotics after work tomorrow! Super excited to see if i can help get rid of foot pain with these techniques though.
I’m just turn 19 n I work 22hrs in two days 😷
I'm 18 and I work 14 hrs in 1 day
I'm 20 and I am gonna work 24 hour in two days in a factory from 18 pm to 6 am. If you have a choise, do somethin else.
im 20 and i only work 5 hrs and i am dying my legs hurt!!!
Hello man I work as a security guard for 8 hours and we stand all day literally.I would love to get some more workouts for my legs would you kindly please help me?
Just got home from a 6 hour shift in a bakery, walked there and walked back (hour both ways) with no breaks - hope this helps! Boss doesn't let us sit 😅
Did it work ?
@@miledytrujillo2298 no :(
@@pretendimnothere77 does it get better eventually 😭 ?
@@miledytrujillo2298 not really 😭
Hard working, yeah that's why I looked this up. Not at all because I want to play VR longer standing up
haha VR gaming is important to you, so do some of my exercises to reduce the fatigue on your legs and feet!
When you said varicose veins everything finally made sense! My testicles thank you sir. 12 hour shifts should be banned!!!!
Glad you found the video valuable! and yes 12 hr shifts are ridiculous!
I do tiktok live for my business and it required me to stand all day long. This exercise helps me alot. Ty!
I stand 4hrs and sit 30 min and stand for 4hrs and suddenly sit for 1 hr and suddenly stand for 4 hours and then rest tge night and this cycle goes on 6 s
Days a week ..any tips guys...plzz
4 hours is absolutely nothing imagine 11 hours
Thanks sir, love the energy,. My feet are killing me because of work, gonna try this from today
Guys anyone else doing this for the long Good Friday service?
😢
Hi i am a dj and i stand from 6 pm to 6 am and i have a day time job from 12 pm to 6 am 6 days a week i sleep almost 4 hours a day and all day on sundays i dont get tired from standing im used to it as a matter of fact i dont feel comfortable sitting but now i have a pousture problem because im always looking down at my laptop and my mixer so what can i do any help!!!
I work 4 hour shifts after 30 years at a desk. I get dizzy, tight chest during my shift and throw up sometimes after my shift. I drink ice water throughout to avoid dehydration. I vomit all of the liquid. Why does this happen?
I live on a tiny tropical island and here I am.
Work a 12hr shift Tuesday-Friday and I’m on my feet 11hrs
Video starts at 3:14
legend
on my day off I've got a inch dowel and I've been doing arch rolls, is that actually doing anything for my feet?
I stand for more than 7-8 hrs a day. End of the day, when I try to kneel down. It pains like hell. Plz help me.
12 hours shift... 🙂 Working as chef in kitchen
Any pain release solution ?
Need some easy ... & Less time taking one's
Iam at abudhabi city .. performing standing duty for 12 hours ..!!! Thats why's i am here .!
Good man 👍
cheers
So I work in a restaurant can I go back to that after ankle fusion surgery?
that's a tricky one Earnest. I wish i could advise directly but best to consult with your surgeon or managing medico for best advice
Hello doc! how are you ? Doc can i do exersices after work at 3 am? thanks in advance!!!!
hi! yes you can do the exercises anytime!
@@grantthefootdoc thanks a lot Doc!!!!!
Thank u bro ..!!!!❤️ From India 👍🏾
I literally work 16 hours and 1 hour I travel pedaling bike .....I feel lot of pain from my nees to foot ....cam you help me with exercise and diet
Intro far too long get to the point!
Sounds like a good start
Amazing thanks!!
no problem Nimo!
I have joined at departmental store ( part time).
I have to stand there for 4 hours.
At cashier counter I am unable to do streching 😅 it's feel weird 😅
How much hours of sleep I need?😌
nah stretching routinely is beneficial to muscle health!
@@grantthefootdoc ok sir 👍 thank you so much
Thanks for this 🙏🏿
My whole job is me doing nothing and standing for 8-10 hours a day. I already wanna cut my feet off
I do 1 daily and it releases pain
which one?
@@grantthefootdoc exercise no. 1 as in this video
It starts at 3:00 ... ur welcone
I wouldn't mind standing jobs if I got to sit for atleast 10% of the day, it just sucks standing all day from the time I leave to the time I get back to my car without risking getting in trouble.
Thank you so much 😸👍
3.12 when the video starts
better tips is buy one of those massage machine and massage your feet after work and put your feet in very cold water that will boost the recovery also drink alot of water and wear comfortable shoes that's the most important thing
I have to stand 13 hours a day and it ruins your life a little bit every time
Good
I am a cop and we have to stand straight with rifle for 3 hours
😂
Introduction too long. Just get to the point.
Get in the habit of playing vids in 1.5x or 1.75x playback speed.
im watching this cause my feet hurt a lot after a lot of hours of work
Really great exercice ! Thank you
Just start working at a hotel and I needed these
Thanks bro
Nice man keep it up
thank you for the great video!
no, thank you for watching my video!
👌👌👌👌👌
thanks!!!
Personally it's not my feet that hurts, it's my lower back 💀.
How tf-
yea same
Man I am watching this video for my leg bcaz my teacher give me punishment of 200 up down and my legs are like ded
#1 3:18
2 3:30
“This could’ve been an email” kind of intro. Significantly too long. I just switched from retail to factory & dear god the boredom is making me stretch but I can’t do this crap. I can’t take my shoes off during my shift to roll a ball under my feet.
Start at 3:12, We know why we are here, we just want to see the exercises.
Mine 10 hours shift😭
ohhh, sorry to hear! Get stretching and applying my 5 exercises
3:14///3:33///3:58///4:28///4:54...
Great video but damn a 3 minute intro for a 6 minute video????
Exercises start at 2:50
Front desk
Got fired from doing these..
@salvatore Ur username scared me I was just working at Salvatore ferragamo and I was standing up for ages, the company is haunting me
@@hentai7444 sorry friend. You've been through some tough situations, but they made you the strong person you are today. Stay strong 💪🏼
Honestly, giving employees chairs or letting them sit once in a while needs to be normalized more. So stupid that in some jobs where you stand in one place all day, you can't sit and still do the same job
3:10 thank me later
We need only 3min from your video but it takes 6:39 people don't want to see who speaks they need that what the video is...
3:10