So how do we balance the work of the muscles along the soles of the feet with an effective stretch to keep the calves, arches, heels and ankles happy?īy practicing a simple point and flex action with the feet. Then, one day they will “accidentally” get stretched farther than they can comfortably go and – rip, tear, strain, and voilà an injury! The result of never contracting a muscle… It will get weaker and weaker, and will cramp quicker and more severely if you do anything that requires its use! The result of not enough stretching… Restricted mobility and muscles that are too tight. If our muscles are too weak, especially along the soles of the feet – there’s a very good chance that as soon as we start to contract a foot muscle it will cramp or lock up in a spasm! Not much incentive to engage our muscles, so we avoid any movement with the ankle, foot or toes that might cause the muscles to cramp. If our muscles are too tight, movement is restricted, and more stress is placed on the muscle, fascia and tendons which can lead to Achilles tendon problems, heel pain and plantar fasciitis (just to name a few potential issues since we’re discussing the feet.) Ligaments connect bone to bone, tendons connect muscle to bone, fascia is the supportive matrix for muscle, and muscles move bones. This network of our structure has to be in balance for us to enjoy healthy, pain-free movement. Tendons, ligaments, fascia, muscle and bone are all connected. But if you’re trying to find the strategies and solutions that can help get you back to health and keep you poor feet out of trouble, it may be time to pay a little more attention to your ankles, arches and toes on a very regular basis. Of course if you’re dealing with an acute injury consultation with your doctor or podiatrist should be your first stop. Whether you walk, run, dance or just sit behind a desk all day, how much we use, or misuse, our feet can contribute to challenging foot problems and more. Healthy Feet and ankles are not just for ballerinas! Improving Mobility To Point & Flex Your Feet Are you searching for the right exercises for healthy feet? Are your calf muscles tight? Do you ever have heel pain? Do you hop around with toe cramps? or arch cramps? Are you plagued with Plantar Fasciitis problems? Are you still searching for foot care solutions that work well for your tired, achy feet?
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