5 Effective Stretches to Get Rid of Foot Pain at Home

Tennis Ball Roll

This is one of the most convenient ways for you to stretch your foot and release pain.

• Step on a tennis ball, making sure that you are seated properly and your chair height is enough to keep you comfortable as you roll the ball under your foot.

• Put some pressure as you roll the ball and make sure that the most painful areas will get passed the tennis ball.

This is a foot stretch that can be completed very easily and can be performed while you are caring the kids, watching television, etc. Surely tennis ball roll can be done anytime you feel pain in any areas of your foot.

Ankle Stretch

Stretch your foot backward or forward, side by side and in the circular motion. But make sure that you are not overstretching your ankle as this might give you injuries. The amount of your reach is dependent on your muscle capacity. You are the only one who would know if the stretch is enough or you can stretch some more. This activity is best done in the morning and during the bedtime.

Calf Stretching

An activity that is best to perform in the morning. Keep your right leg forward while the foot is flat on the floor.Try to extend your other leg straight back, as your heel are positioned flat on the floor. Avoid or better not bend the back of your knee. Lean into the wall until you feel the stretch in the calf of the leg that is positioned straight. Hold the position for around 30 seconds and then switch sides.

Note: You have to be sure that you do not force your calf to stretch more than it can, as this may give you injury.

Lift Stretching Exercise

Lifting your toe is surely another stretching exercise that can ease the pain you feel on your foot. Although this is not an activity that can be easily performed by all, it is still one of the most effective ways to heal those painful feet.

While standing on your feet, and lift all your toes to an upward position, making sure that the pinky toe is reaching the same height as the big toe. Do this 5 times and this can, definitely, ease your pain.

The Raise Stretch

Stand with your feet flat on the ground with the distance equal to the waist, and lift your heel up while putting pressure on the balls of your feet. Hold the position for around 5 seconds and pull it back down to its original position. Do it for around 7 to 10 repetitions. This is a perfect activity to be done in the morning while watching your morning news or waiting for your water to boil.

Note

The painful foot is surely not too easy to handle especially that this pain may hinder one from doing his or her regular activities. If this is something that you feel, it is best to try out these stretching activities and see if the pain progress or regress. If the pain still persists after doing stretching, then it would be best if you seek help from professionals. They are the best people to assist you if the pain on your foot is not in any way improving. Their assessment is important to ensure that your pain will heal properly.