why is it painful to be on your feet for extended periods of time? Is weight a big factor?

Question

I’ve been working at McDonald’s for almost 9 months now, and any shifts longer than 4 hours, my feet start to hurt.

I am overweight, Last time I checked it was 230lbs. But I have heard of similar complaints from coworkers and people online.

Is it the case of too much of a good thing? (Being active and about)

In: 268

Answer 1

We’re not adapted to standing on our feet in one place for a long time, we’re adapted to moving around with legs and arms. Muscles get fatigued, blood flow can get cut off, soft tissues can’t sustain pressure. Other species like grazing animals or birds have adaptations that can lock their limbs in place for hours or days at a time with no negative effects.