Struggling with Heel Pain? Discover Simple Exercises for Relief!
Heel pain is something many people face, and it can disrupt your daily activities. This guide is for you if you wear heels for a long time, spend a lot of time sitting, play sports sometimes, or have hip pain. I'm here to help you understand heel pain and share easy exercises to make you feel better.
Understanding Where Heel Pain Comes From:
Heel pain usually happens because of the tissue (like a rubber band) from your heel to your toes. Imagine it going from above your eyebrow down your back, hamstring, calf, and under your foot. If this band gets tight or has knots, it can hurt. In my experience, flat feet and weak peroneal muscles (that help with stability) were part of the problem. Also, having the heel not aligned with the knee caused pain.
Checking How Your Heel Moves:
You can do a simple test to see how well your heel moves. Kneel on the floor with one knee bent and the other leg bent, ensuring the heel is away from the opposite knee. Put a rod four inches away from the foot and lunge forward without lifting the heel. If the heel comes off the floor, the Soleus muscle is tight.
Easy Exercises for Relief:
Hold onto a Pole while Lunging:
Kneel on the ground with one knee down and the other heel a foot away from the knee.
Keep the lead foot four inches away from the pole.
Slowly lunge forward without lifting the heel.
2. Rolling Your Calf with a Yoga Block and Ball:
Use a yoga block and a softball.
Roll the ball on your calf by moving it forward.
This exercise helps release tension in the calf muscles.
These simple exercises are made to help with heel pain. Do them regularly to feel better and prevent discomfort. You can watch a video to see how these exercises are done step by step.
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