Although this is not strictly considered a workout, but rather a soft tissue massage technique, it plays a crucial role in the lis
of techniques presented here. It can be seen as a kind of “kneading out” of the knots in the foundation of your foot.
How to do it: Sit on a chair and place either a tennis ball, lacrosse ball, or even a frozen water bottle underneath your foot, and roll it from your heel to the base of your toe.
The advantage: It will enhance blood circulation in that particular area and give you temporary neurological pain relief, which will make subsequent stretches easier.
The Short Foot Exercise
It is
the “plank” exercise for feet. It may look simple, but it is highly effective in firing up the muscles supporting your arches.
How to do it: Place your foot flat on the floor. Then, pull the ball of your foot towards your heel without flexing your toes. The foot becomes shorter while the arch lifts.
Goal: Maintain the arch lifting for 5 seconds before resting.
Purpose: This exercise strengthens the foot structure so that there will be no collapsing of arches, which usually leads to plantar fasciitis pain.
