Noora M.
Suffering from Nightly Neuropathy Pain? Do This to Sleep Through the Night Effortlessly
Imagine this: every night, as the world quiets down, your feet start their loud chorus of throbbing pain and needles, turning what should be a restful time into hours of discomfort.
If this resonates with you, you're not alone. Many others just like you experience this nightly ordeal. But there’s a silver lining—simple steps you can take right at home to find significant relief.
Understand the Why: The Root of Neuropathy Pain
Neuropathy pain often feels like you’re walking on pins or enduring endless numbness. This discomfort stems from damaged nerves, which, like frayed electrical wires, lose their protective coating (the myelin sheath), causing malfunction and pain.
One major contributor to this is poor circulation—when you're not moving enough, your blood, laden with nutrients and oxygen, can't reach those nerve endings crying out for nourishment.
Step 1: Keep Moving, Even at Home
The key to mitigating neuropathy pain is surprisingly simple—movement. While it might sound counterintuitive, especially when every step is painful, gentle, regular foot exercises can boost blood circulation significantly.
For instance, try seated foot pumps by flexing your foot upwards and then pointing your toes down.
Aim for a set of ten repetitions, several times a day. This exercise helps draw blood to the feet, providing those starved nerves with much-needed oxygen and nutrients.
Step 2: Nighttime Rituals for Better Sleep
Pain tends to spike at night, disrupting sleep. To counter this, establish a soothing pre-bedtime ritual. A warm foot bath with Epsom salts can work wonders. The warm water helps improve circulation, and the magnesium in Epsom salts can help reduce pain.
Follow this with gentle massages using a lotion or oil with anti-inflammatory properties like lavender or peppermint. This not only eases the pain but also signals your body that it’s time to wind down.
Step 3: Consider Your Footwear—Even Indoors
What you wear on your feet during the day can significantly impact how they feel at night. Choose footwear that provides proper support and allows for good blood flow.
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At night, consider wearing loose, soft socks that don’t constrict blood flow. This keeps your feet warm (aiding circulation) without adding pressure.
4. Bonus tip – Neuropathy socks
What you wear on your feet during the day will affect how they feel at night. The best thing you can do is to ensure you get proper blood flow throughout the day, and StepEase Neuropathy socks are the easiest way to do that.
The 5 compression zones make sure you get constant blood flow to your feet at all times, and maximize the comfort on each step you take.
