how do i get rid of foot pain?

I am not a health practitioner. But if the pain you are feeling is in the arch and toward the heel of your foot then it is possible that you have a condition called plantar fascitis. You might do a search on the net for this condition to see if the descriptions seem to fit and to determine if you want to proceed with a health care expert for treatment.

I had this problen in my arches and over the bridge of my foot too. I got myself an elasticated ankle support that went around both places. I could strap it tightly because it had an adjustible strap, so I changed the pressure daily depending on the pain level. It soon cleared up.

I get this pain sometimes as well. I do runner stretches every night, and it makes it feel a whole lot better. This includes stretching your arch against the wall, and/or going up on your toes and back to your heels in reps.

I have had success in having someone I trust manipulate my foot, moving the bones around until they "pop" like knuckles.

so after the initial muscle strain, i went to the beach and stepped on a skewer (!) so now it hurts more. i think i will try epsom salts. what about this bandage business?

Oh No! Try using some pressure bandage when walking around or standing. It'll give you support and protect whichever part of your foot you skewered. I hope it feels better soon!

where do i get such a pressure bandage? at the drugstore? last time i did this for a foot injury, it ended up harming my achilles tendon.

You should be able to get one from the drugstore. If not there then a sports shop would likely sell them. Maybe you should go to a physio.