Popping a blister isn’t necessary if it’s not causing you pain. Eventually, the skin underneath the blister will grow and absorb the fluid-filled bubble on your foot. However, if the blister is so big or painful that you can’t walk, there’s a safe way to pop it and prevent infection. You should never pop a blister if you have diabetes or poor circulation—always consult your doctor in that case. First, wash your blister and hands with soap and water. Puncture a small hole on the side of the blister with a needle, sterilized by rubbing alcohol. Gently drain the fluid by squeezing or pressing on the area. Don’t take the skin off! Apply some antibiotic cream over the patch and cover with a Band-Aid. After a few days, the skin on top should dry up. You can remove this with a sterilized tweezers or scissors. If you experience symptoms of pain, redness, warm skin, or discharge from the area, please call the Premier Podiatry & Orthopedics at 916-961-3434 so we can clean up the infection. someone recovering from a broken foot. You can easily modify the poses according to your ability and strength. This means that you can slowly increase joint flexibility at a pace where you don’t put any extra strain on your feet. People with arthritis, as well as those suffering from bunions, can also find that this meditative practice soothes the aching in their stiff joints. Anyone looking for more advice on foot exercises should follow Premier Podiatry & Orthopedics on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest. If you need to make an appointment, call our office in Carmichael, CA, at 916-961-3434.