Never-ending hours in high heels killed my feet! Many times there were several of us actresses shooting 35 scenes per day, all in heels. You could imagine the relief we felt every time we could sit to take a break.
I remember taking two 10-minute breaks per day to eat and to review my lines. I also liked when I had to stop to do a hair or makeup change because it would allow me to sit for a few minutes.
I spent those breaks elevating my legs against the wall, and I would also rub refreshing lotions, eucalyptus-, lemon-, or almond-lemongrass-based, on my feet. This ritual helped me prevent inflammation on my legs and feet and also helped me prevent the formation of spider veins and varicose veins. On days when I knew the hours were going to be much longer, I wore compression socks to keep my circulation flowing well. They relieved me tremendously.
