{"id":20348,"date":"2024-03-28T12:38:23","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T17:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/?p=20348"},"modified":"2024-03-28T12:38:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T17:38:50","slug":"how-to-prevent-and-treat-foot-blisters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/how-to-prevent-and-treat-foot-blisters\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prevent and treat foot blisters"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":20364,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[65,66,69,164],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20348","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-outdoor-activities","category-hiking","category-hiking-boots-and-shoes","category-running"],"acf":{"post_flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"","text_content":"<strong>You\u2019re a fan of hiking, backpacking or trail running - maybe even all three? If so, chances are you have already experienced that pesky inconvenience known all too well by outdoor enthusiasts: blisters. To avoid them in the future, let's stick to the old adage: it's better to be safe than sorry. Bianca Petri, specialized nurse and founder of Peak Secourisme, shares her top tips on how to avoid these infamous blisters - and how to treat the ones that do appear despite our best efforts. Let's find out how we can prevent this small injury that can so easily spoil our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/outdoor-gear\/hiking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> hiking adventures<\/a>.<\/strong>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_anchors_list","anchors_section_title":"In this article, you will learn more about blisters:"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"","text_content":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[stag_button url=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/outdoor-gear\/hiking\/health-safety\" style=\"black\" size=\"medium\" type=\"normal\" target=\"_blank\" icon=\"\" icon_order=\"before\"]Health and safety[\/stag_button] [stag_button url=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/outdoor-gear\/hiking\/health-safety\/survival-kits\" style=\"black\" size=\"medium\" type=\"normal\" target=\"_blank\" icon=\"\" icon_order=\"before\"]First aid kits[\/stag_button]<\/p>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"How to avoid blisters","text_content":"<h2><b>How to avoid blisters\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even better than learning how to (properly) treat blisters is taking all possible measures to prevent them in the first place. Whether you're walking or running, getting a blister is never pleasant, especially if you still have kilometres ahead.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A blister is the result of repeated friction, and it doesn't take ten hours of walking for it to appear. It can happen so much faster!\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Protect your hands and feet from blisters<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good prevention minimizes the risk of blisters. A few precautions are all it takes to avoid this unpleasant \"friction effect.\" Here are Bianca's top tips:\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treat yourself to high-quality<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/outdoor-gear\/hiking\/hiking-boots-shoes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hiking boots or shoes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (with a good sole) that fit properly, meaning they are the right size.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lace them well: you don't want too much of a gap between your foot and the shoe,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you do get a new pair of hiking boots or shoes, make sure to break them in. Wear them at home for a while first, take short walks around the neighbourhood\u2026 The goal is to gradually stretch out the shoes to fit the shape of your feet,<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When hiking, try to avoid paved surfaces as much as possible (walk on the grass beside them if you can)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not carry too much weight in your<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/outdoor-gear\/hiking\/backpacking-packs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hiking backpack<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as this can put excessive pressure on your feet and lead to blisters,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear bandages to protect areas that are prone to blisters (rubbing points from new hiking footwear, sensitive areas where you've had blisters before, and so on).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friction increases with humidity. To stay away from foot blisters and the treatment they require, it's best to pay extra attention in wet conditions:\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply powder to your feet to prevent moisture,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change your socks if they get wet (even if they're made of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/collections\/gore-tex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gore-Tex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"Risk factors and possible complications","text_content":"<h2><b>What are the risk factors and possible complications?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blisters form when there is frequent and excessive rubbing on a specific area (the \"friction\" mentioned by Bianca).\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without proper treatment, a blister can become infected, especially if you puncture it and don't protect it properly afterwards. If the infection is not treated, or not quickly enough, the consequences for the body can be serious and go far beyond mere pain.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An untreated blister can also cause the body to compensate. Compensation may not be intentional, but it could lead to knee pain, back pain, or other issues. And that's precisely what you want to avoid.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Bianca, if the area is red, painful, swollen, or has pus, it's best to consult a specialist as soon as possible. If a blister is infected, it will have to be treated by a doctor. To prevent this inconvenience in the future, remember to invest in a good pair of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/outdoor-gear\/hiking\/hiking-boots-shoes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hiking shoes or boots<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with a set of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/outdoor-gear\/hiking\/hiking-poles-parts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">poles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reduce the strain on your muscles, especially if you're carrying a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/outdoor-gear\/hiking\/backpacking-packs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">backpack<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"How to treat blisters","text_content":"<h2><b>How to treat foot blisters<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<h3><img class=\"size-full wp-image-20365 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2-9.png\" alt=\"How to treat foot blisters\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" \/><\/h3>\r\n<h3><b>Should you pop a blister?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A foot blister forms a sort of soft bubble on the surface of the skin. It requires prompt treatment, even if the skin around the blister is not very sensitive. So, should we puncture it if it's bothering us?\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bianca points out that blisters often burst on their own. As for whether you should pop it yourself, it all depends on the situation:\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you're still a long way from the end of your<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/outdoor-gear\/hiking\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hike<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/outdoor-gear\/running\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trail run<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, pop it,<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you're heading home, you can leave it be until it pops on its own.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Foot blisters: the right treatment<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A blister requires treatment; you do not want it to get worse. Even if you don't immediately realize that a blister has formed, and regardless of how well-made the human body is, it should be treated like an open wound because that's exactly what it is. This is particularly true when you're in the woods, dealing with mud, rocks, insects\u2026 Hence the importance of always carrying a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/outdoor-gear\/hiking\/health-safety\/survival-kits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first aid kit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with you, as Bianca from Peak Secourisme reminds us,\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before popping a blister, disinfect thoroughly. Use salt water (not an alcohol pad). If you don't have any at hand, use clean water. Apply antiseptic cream if you have it.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Puncture it with a clean, sterile needle. Make a small hole and press out the fluid produced by the body. Do not remove the \"loose\" skin (epidermis). If the skin doesn't come off by itself, don't pull on it. Bianca suggests using gloves for this operation, or at least making sure your hands are clean.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once that's done, apply a clean, sterile bandage, preferably a large one, after using antiseptic cream if available.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a close eye on the bandage over the following days, and change it regularly. If there\u2019s any pain or if the bandage becomes dirty, repeat the treatment immediately to clean it all up! <\/span>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"The lifespan of a foot blister","text_content":"<h2><b>How long does a foot blister last?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A foot blister has a life of approximately 72 to 120 hours. This is the time it takes for a second layer to form. The blister may remain somewhat sensitive, but it should logically be less painful than it was initially.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bianca adds that applying a bandage does not hinder regeneration at all. It merely acts as a barrier to bacteria and sweat. Hence the importance of changing your dressing every day.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>Thanks to Bianca, we now know how to properly treat blisters that might appear after long hours of walking or running. We also know exactly what to do to try and prevent them. Let's make the most of this knowledge and explore a little further. Take another step or two. Climb up to the next viewpoint. 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