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.
Be sure to be consistent with your stretches because a little stretching will go a long way!
3 Tips To Relieve Tired, Achy Feet was originally published on blackdoctor.org
