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Why do the bottom of my feet hurt when I snowboard?

The Cause of Your Pain When your foot flattens the ligaments and muscles found at the base of your foot are stretched beyond the norm, and cause arch pain. Then there is plantar fasciitis, which is the most common cause of heel pain in snowboarders or for anyone for that matter.

How can I make my flat feet less painful?

If your flatfeet cause you minor pain, you might want to try:

  1. Rest. Avoid activities that aggravate your condition.
  2. Arch supports. Over-the-counter arch supports might increase your comfort.
  3. Medications. Over-the-counter pain relievers might help.
  4. Weight loss. Losing weight can reduce stress on your feet.

Do your feet hurt more if you have flat feet?

Because fallen arches or flat feet fail to give your feet the support they need, you’re more likely to experience foot pain. A condition called plantar fasciitis is more common in people with flat feet as well. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the tendons in the feet are overstretched.

How do I strengthen my feet for snowboarding?

Squat with Heel/Toe Raise Exercise

  1. Start with your feet shoulder-width apart and then squat down like you are going to sit into a chair.
  2. Lift both heels off the ground at the same time and then lower them.
  3. Then lift both toes up at the same time and lower them.
  4. Alternate between heel and toe raises.

Should your toes touch the end of snowboard boots?

Snowboard boots should feel snug everywhere—snug at your heel, instep, and toebox, and your toes should barely touch the ends. So don’t freak if they feel too tight at first because if they fit “just right” straight outta the box, chances are you’ll be screwed in a week.

What can I do for numb toes?

A change of shoes, shoe inserts, rest, and ice may help. But if those things don’t do the trick, and the pain and numbness in your toes last more than a few days, it may be time to call your doctor.

Why do my feet go numb when snowboarding?

A common cause of boot compression is when the boot is actually too big and people do up the instep buckle too hard to secure the foot. All this does is to apply pressure to the top of the foot where the nerves and blood vessels run, causing numbness and a lack of circulation.