Foot pain is very common and it can become a chronic issue due to arthritis, overlapping toes, bunions, athlete’s foot, ingrown nails, etc. Did you know that it can be easily alleviated with the help of a natural method instead of taking over-the-counter painkillers?
In today’s article, the focus will be on presenting the best foot and toe stretches that will help you put an end to the pain and discomfort in the feet naturally; they require only 5 minutes of your time. Great, right?
Foot & Toe Stretches
- Tennis ball roll
Step onto a tennis ball and roll it under the foot while applying a gentle pressure for a couple of minutes. Repeat the same with the other foot. When you finish with the rolling, tilt the foot so that the toes are pointed towards the knee and then “unstretch” the toes in regular position.
- Toes & fingers
Sit with the legs in front of you with the toes pointed upwards. Lean forward with the body and try to touch the toes with your fingers and then go back to primary position. If you cannot do it with both feet at once, try one at a time.
- The toe raise
While standing on your feet, lift the toes upward and make sure the pinky toe remains on the same height as the big one. Do 5 repetitions with each foot.
- The rock out
While in standing position, rock your weight to the outside of the foot and lift your weight of the inside of the foot. Then, rock toward the inside until the weight now rests on the inside of the foot. Make 10 reps on each side.
Additional Tips for Healthy Feet
Barefoot walking
Also known as earthing, barefoot walking is highly beneficial for the health of the toes because it improves their flexibility and strengthens the muscles.
Epsom salt foot baths
Soaking your feet in a mixture of warm water and Epsom salt can be of great aid for the proper detoxification of the whole body, including the feet.
Wear adequate shoes
You need to avoid wearing smaller or bigger sizes of shoes than the size which matches your feet length and width. Proper shoes give space to the feet to breathe and enable the much needed support.
