parallel to each other with your toes pointing forward. Starting with the end of the towel, draw the towel in toward your heels using your toes. Once the entire towel is under your foot, you reverse the exercise and use your toes to push the towel away from your heel.
Doing this exercise will increase your foot strength and help support the arches of your feet.
3. Step Stretch
If you’ve been having pain in your heels (Plantar Fasciitis) this would be the perfect exercise for you! Try using a foot step, phone book or even just standing on a step in your home or office. Begin by standing with your toes on the step, leaving your heels extended off the edge. Slowly lower your heels down, try and hold this position for about 10 – 15 seconds then lift your heels to starting position. During this exercise your might want to hold on to something to help with balance since you will be shifting your weight. The goal is to go up and down shifting weight from your toes to your heels BUT be sure not to bounce while transitioning from toe to heel. If you are already injured or find this painful, try only doing one foot at a time. This exercise is really going to help with stretching the muscles and tendons in the back of your lower leg.
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Be sure to be consistent with your stretches because a little stretching will go a long way!
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