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  • Try getting some comfortable, flat shoes. don't be afraid to lash out a little, belive me, they are worth every penny.
  • Try getting better shoes. Unfortunately, one of the side effects of waitressing tends to be sore feet/legs. Shoes with proper support will help some, and you may get somewhat used to it, but in the end it just comes with the territory.
  • Put them in warm salty water. That would help.
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  • I know the feeling...I know it is hard but you will get used to it. Meanwhile, get some shoes with good support and made for standing/walking. You could also try support hose. Hang in there and good luck to you..;-)
  • I'm a waitress - here's my advice: First off, get some REALLY nice shoes - I suggest getting nursing shoes, or going to a sporting store where you have your stride evaluated. However, most restaurants require slip-resistant shoes (and if not, you want them anyways), so I would go with the nursing shoes. Second, soak your feet in warm water with epsom salts in it after a shift. Epsom salt has a high magnesium content, which helps draw out lactic acid - lactic acid makes your muscles ache. Third, try taking an anti-imflammatory pain reliever, such as ibuprofen, before your shift. Fourth, stay well hydrated with non-caffeinated drinks. I know this is hard in the middle of a busy dinner shift, but do your best. The less water you have in your body the more things are going to ache. Fifth, if you can, go to a chiropractor to make sure your posture is good - one of my toes started going numb and I found out I was walking all wrong! Try to stand up straight and relax your shoulders. Sixth - get used to it! This is just a major part of being a waitress and you'll get used to it soon, the first few days are the worst. Good luck!
  • I spent 31 years standing at an airport..my advice..get good shoes..if necessary change your shoes half way through your shift..DO NOT stand if you can help it...keep moving..the standing part is much harder than moving around. After a while believe it or not I got used to it.
  • Here's an article with a few ideas about managing stress when you're a server... How to Survive Waitressing : Relieve Food Service Stress in Five Simple Steps http://hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Survive-Waitressing
  • If you wear heels, stop.

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