Blister Causes & Prevention
The most common type of foot blister for most people is the friction blister. They are those pesky pockets of fluid that form on your foot in the upper layers of skin after too much stress and friction with your shoes. They are formed as the top layer of skin tears away from the tissues below, plasma-like fluid leaks from the cells and begins to fill the gap, cushioning the tissue from further damage.
Lern how to prevent a blister
Keep it comfortable
The first way you can help prevent them is by wearing comfortable, well-fitting shoes.
Be prepared
If you're anticipating a long day on your feet or breaking in new shoes, have an anti-blister stick handy.
Take Action
As soon as you feel a blister forming, immediately apply the stick to prevent further friction and irritation.
The most common type of foot blister for most people is the friction blister. They are those pesky pockets of fluid that form on your foot in the upper layers of skin after too much stress and friction with your shoes.
Nothing takes the fun out of running like a blister on your foot – whether it’s causing a bit of discomfort with every stride, or hurting so much it becomes virtually impossible for you to continue running at all.
Nothing quite undercuts the thrill of a new pair of running shoes like a blister - and yet it’s so easy to get caught up in the excitement of your latest trainers and start wearing them immediately, for as long as possible. Before you know it, you’re feeling that all-too-familiar rubbing and soreness.
Selecting appropriate footwear is crucial for ensuring comfort, performance, and overall foot health whatever activity you’re undertaking. Whether you’re running a marathon, hiking in the mountains, or simply walking around town, the right shoes can make all the difference. In this guide, we’ll explore the factors to consider when choosing footwear for different activities and provide tips for finding the perfect fit.
Few training programmes have captured the imagination of the public quite like Couch to 5K.
No matter what sport you’re into, nothing should stop you from hitting your personal goals every week. Unfortunately, something as small as a foot blister can do just that. And it happens a lot, even to top athletes. Whilst not as serious as a broken bone or a sprain, blisters shouldn’t be taken lightly. They can affect your concentration, decrease your performance and cause overuse injuries to your knees and ankles.
Taking on a marathon is a major physical commitment, and one that shouldn’t be attempted without a considerable training period beforehand. With most marathon training plans requiring between 12 and 20 weeks of increasing your fitness and endurance, the build-up to a marathon can feel almost as intense as the big event itself.
There’s nothing quite like watching the inspirational achievements of the world’s Olympic athletes to motivate you to get up, get moving and get fit.
Anyone, no matter who they are or how good their life may look, can suffer from diminished mental health.
There’s nothing like hiking in the great outdoors. The beautiful nature, the fresh air, the peace and quiet all make for a wonderful adventure. But not all hiking experiences are the same and the key is in the preparation. This includes setting your route, packing your map, water, food and a few light layers of clothing. If you are very keen, you may even want to try walking around your neighbourhood carrying your backpack for practice. After all this you’ll be ready to hit the track, but what about your feet?
As a parent, your life pretty much always feels like it’s jam-packed with activity. Between the school run, drop-offs for extracurricular activities, getting the food shopping done, and cooking the food shopping, it can be incredibly difficult to set aside any time in which to be active for your own benefit - or to set aside any time at all!
Summer is always an inviting time of year to get outside and get active, but the same things that make it so appealing can also be an obstacle to success: the heat; the temptation to just kick back and lounge in the sunshine; or the myriad opportunities for barbecuing, pubbing and al fresco get-togethers.
FAQ
Got questions? We’ve got you covered!
Blisters develop as a result of repeated friction and rubbing, often from tight or ill-fitting shoes.
Blisters are fluid filled lesions that develop in response to repeated friction on the skin. Open blisters can be very painful and take several days to heal.
Blisters can take several days to heal. Treatments focus on protecting the blister from further friction. Apply a Compeed® plaster to prevent further blistering and provide instant pain relief.
If you’re wearing shoes that make you more prone to blisters, protect your feet from rubbing and friction with Compeed® Blister Plasters. You can also prevent blisters by wearing two pairs of thin socks when exercising.