SkiWhiz
Elite Member
As many of you know I went from dairy farming to working in a factory. When I was farming there were times I would be sitting down driving a tractor, taking a break whenever I wanted, etc. now at the factory I am on my feet 8 hours/day except a 15 minute break and a half hour for lunch. I have never had any back issues until now, my lower back hurts most of the time at times almost enough to bring tears to my eyes. Also the arch on my right foot aches like a toothache. I have worked at my new factory job for about a month and figured I would get used to being on my feet but there are times while working that my legs feel like they are burning for lack of a better description. I bought a decent pair of sneakers, the fella in the store told me that Saucony have good support so I got a pair, always wanted to try Nike but I have wide feet and they are too narrow. I was just curious if anyone might have any ideas what I might do/try besides any medication for pain,etc. Almost forgot I did buy some inserts for my sneakers that suppose to help people with high arches. First I have ever had back & leg pains and I wouldn't wish either on anyone. A couple other things I forgot to mention, many days I am lifting/carrying fairly heavy lights that I build from one place to another and I think that I out more weight on my right leg while working in my spot on the assembly line.