Foot pain can make even the most routine motions and activities difficult or nearly impossible. The pain may radiate throughout your entire lower body and even produce troubling back problems, but there are simple stretches that may be extremely helpful. If done correctly, adding stretches to your exercise regimen may be enough to alleviate your foot pain entirely.
What Stretches Can Do For You
Calf muscle stretches can benefit you in many ways. What may be most impressive is how quickly your feet recover, and this may be verified with simple foot impressions.
Properly stretching your calf muscles may result in:
- Decreased heel pain
- Reduced pressure on the balls of your feet
- Better circulation
Lowering the pressure on your heels may reduce your pain substantially. You may reduce the pressure on the balls of your feet by nearly fifty percent if you stretch your calf muscles as well. These improvements may result in better circulation, leaving you with reduced foot pain overall.
Further Medical Benefits to Stretching
Stretches can do more than just make your feet feel better. In addition to physical comfort, you may avoid experiencing some potentially serious medical complications.
Conditions that may be managed better with stretching include:
- Diabetes
- Ulcers
- Neuropathy
Stretches may be beneficial if you have diabetes or any condition that makes ulcers more likely. Proper circulation is important if you have diabetes, and stretching can help ensure good blood flow. Good blood flow can alleviate symptoms resulting from numerous nervous system conditions as well. Exercises typically involve holding the stretch position for seven to ten seconds and doing seven to ten repetitions. Gently stretching your calf and foot muscles twice each day in this manner may be an ideal way to care for your feet.
Here is a good stretching routine to follow:
Taking care of your feet is important when you have noticeable issues like toenail fungus (which can easily be treated with laser technology at Clear Toes Clinic), as well as the issues that you may not recognize, such as poor circulation.
