How to Toughen Your Feet, Prevent & Heal Blisters - FightingArts Forums. For almost a month now I have suffered from bad blisters on my feet.
I have been unable to train properly because of this which seemed to 'depress' me slightly. I bet many martial artists out there have had blisters or got them. I want to help you by supplying some gathered information and from my personal experience. So what are blisters? Blisters generally form on the feet. Blisters normally take a week or two to heal - this depends a little on age.
How to Toughen Your Feet 1) For a while now I have been soaking my feet just once a day in cold yet very strong tea. 2) Surgical Spirits. 3) Walking barefoot on steadily hardening/sharper ground can slowly help toughen your feet. How to Prevent Blisters 1) Make sure you have confortable footwear. 2) Socks really make a difference. 3) In your mind, pretend your barefoot.
OK, your a martial artist! 4) If your running on lots of different surfaces, especially carpet, try not to twist your feet so much when turning. One Tip to Fight Blisters. During my first year of running, I battled many opponents – motivation (I’m tired!)
, chaffing (ouch!) , and and an out of shape body that protested on many fronts. Many of these body battles were blisters and hot spots on my feet. These became a real problem the last 6 weeks or so before my first marathon as I started running longer distances in training. Obviously, foot blisters are not what you want as a runner. On race day, I set out with the moleskin in place. I stopped around mile 6, took off my sock and shoe, and removed the moleskin. My solution to blisters turned out to be very simple. Here’s how to do this: 1. Skip Next to Last Hole 2. Insert Here Loop 3. 4. Complete Since I made this change two-plus years ago, I have not had blister problems. Fixing Your Feet - Taping for Blisters Part 2. Taping for Blisters If your feet are prone to blistering, taping may be a lifesaver.
While you may consider duct taping an extreme, consider the benefits of taping if you are highly susceptible to blisters. You can tape before your event as a proactive preventive measure or in a reactive mode after hot spots or blisters develop. Keep in mind that the overall goal of taping is prevention. While taping is a great skill to learn, you need to be sure the shoes you wear are the best fit possible for your feet. Taping Basics There are many types of tape available to try. Types of Tape The following tapes are available through drug stores unless otherwise noted. KINESIO-TEX tape is made with an elastic polymer and cotton fabric, is very thin and very porous, and has a heat activated medical grade acrylic adhesive.
It has a much smoother texture and is far easier to apply. After applying, rubbing the tape briskly generates heat, which bonds it to the skin. Hey Runners - Major Blister Help Needed. Lotrimin will help dry out a blister to speed the healing process.
THIN well fitting socks. Most women's socks suck, so look at small men's or boys. The front seam should be on top of your toes, if its in front they are no good. The heel shouldn't have any material bunched beeping your heal and should cover the ankle bone. A lot of the 'no show' socks sit too low and can ride down your foot. Do not tape your foot for any reason. Spare socks. Foot powder. Blisters form where there is either abrasion or pounding contact. A short soak in cold water, and scrub with a good facial soap can help dry out and sooth your feet. Most importantly; proper fitting, dry socks made of cotton, and dry spares.