{"id":4356,"date":"2019-11-13T10:14:35","date_gmt":"2019-11-13T15:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/?p=4356"},"modified":"2021-02-01T15:53:47","modified_gmt":"2021-02-01T20:53:47","slug":"the-truckers-guide-to-foot-pain-from-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/the-truckers-guide-to-foot-pain-from-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"The Trucker\u2019s Guide to Foot Pain from Driving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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So, you\u2019ve been driving for miles and miles, humming along and listening to your music. Then suddenly, or maybe it wasn\u2019t so suddenly but gradually, your foot starts to throb. Now you can\u2019t drive without being in pain and it’s frustrating! Don\u2019t worry, it’s very common for truckers to deal with annoying foot pain from driving, but that doesn\u2019t mean you have to live with it! Below, we\u2019ll be running you through a quick trucker\u2019s guide to foot pain from driving. We’ll cover common types of pain, causes, preventative measures, and even treatments. So, strap in and let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n

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Driver\u2019s Foot and Common Types of Foot Pain<\/h2>\n

As we said before, foot pain from driving is extremely common in truckers. Since you are driving hundreds, even thousands of miles for long periods of time, you are more prone to this. Our feet weren\u2019t meant for driving, they were meant for walking! So, constantly applying pressure to a stiff clutch or gas pedal puts stress on our muscles, joints, and tendons. Over time, and if not handled, this can spread and cause pain in your knees, hips, and even back.<\/p>\n

What are a few common types of foot pain you might be asking? Foot pain from driving might include any of the following:<\/p>\n