Relieving from pain is not that difficult. Relying on pharmaceutical medicines can harm you in the long run. With simple foot exercise, you can relieve pain without even standing. Check out the article we found at The Hearty Soul.

Discover the only moves your feet need to know to improve posture, balance, and pain!

The Importance of your Feet

You may be surprised to hear that your feet are somewhat in control of your posture, balance, and certain pains. Our feet are incredible, they carry us around all day and withstand a lot of abusive footwear. By taking care of your feet, you can ensure that the rest of your body is in prime condition as well.

As we age, our feet deteriorate somewhat and it can become painful to walk on them. This is why ‘about one in every three older Americans takes a tumble, and the chances of falling increase in our 80s and 90s‘ (1). The amount of pressure we put on each foot while walking determines our balance, and so if you have pain in one foot it puts your walking, and sometimes standing, off balance. By exercising your feet regularly, keeping the blood flowing and muscles strong, you will be less likely to experience balance problems associated with age.

Your balance is directly related to posture as balance involves the correct alignment of muscles and bones in the body to keep you upright. If  your feet are not aligned properly or if the angle of your heel is somewhat wrong your posture can be thrown completely off. This study done on women who wear high heels shows the effect the angle your foot is at can create lower back pain. The pain can also cause posture problems as you may be hunched or twisting you back into awkward places to ease the pain.

Toe Presses

Before engaging in exercise, like any other part of your body, your toes need a good warm up. These toe presses are an excellent way to get the blood flowing in your feet, plus the movement has been considered quite relaxing! All you have to do is stand up, bend your knees slightly, grip the floor with your toes, hold for 3 seconds then release. Repeat this exercise ten times, three times a day to keep your toes strong and young.

Toe Walking

To strengthen the ligaments and muscles in your feet as well as your toes, be a ballerina for 20 seconds! By standing up on your tippy toes and walking around for 20 seconds, your feet will improve significantly! You can repeat this exercise up to 5 times with small rests in between, twice a day. Make sure to hold onto surfaces or walls if your balance isn’t perfect, but don’t worry it will improve with practice!

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