Pronation refers to the natural rolling movement of your foot when you walk or run, where the arch of your foot collapses to absorb shock. Some people can have over-pronation, or flat feet, or under-pronation, or high arches. In either case, it can lead to plantar fasciitis, which is ...
I haven't used the Foot Stretch as often as I could, and am planning to used it now. My tightened arches have relaxed and I have made some progress in my heelspur dilemma. The fitness trainer I see regularly highly recommended Foot Stretch and reminded me to continue its use. I definit...
Over the next several days we drove across the states of Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California, and then back up to Oregon, stopping in Moab for a day of hiking in Arches, and then Reno for two days to visit a good friend of ours. When we arrived back in Oregon, it had been 7 full...
Heel Stretches for the Foot Sole The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue which runs along the sole of your foot, connecting the heel bone to the toes. It supports the arches of the foot and is really important for transferring forces through the foot. Irritation of the plantar fascia...
Foot and ankle problems often result from weakness and tightness in the muscles further up the leg and in the buttocks. It may be hamstring tightness, particularly common in men, or glutes weakness, which can cause the foot arches to drop. With any type of foot pain, the foot should not...
In a sitting position, place the foot you want to stretch over your thigh. With the hand closest to your heel, push into your heel. With your hand closest to your toes, place it over your toes and pull back so that your foot arches. Allowing another person to stretch your feet may ...