Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Easy Ways to Strengthen Your Toes



Fitness enthusiasts can usually create a well-rounded weekly program that targets all areas of the body. If you are looking for a fun and challenging workout, check out Rock’N’Body Group Fitness in Conroe, TX. This class will have you stepping up your game with interval, weight and flexibility training, using unlikely equipment such as sand bells and bull bags. Have some fun, burn some calories and meet some new people!

Whether you are regularly active or not, have you given much thought to targeting your toes? We often focus on the major muscle groups but your toes need attention too.
The muscles around your toes help with balance in particular, and they need to be exercised regularly to stay strong and free of injury.


The first exercises to try require only a thick rubber band. With your feet stretched out in front of you, wrap the band around your big toes and spread your feet apart so there is no slack in the band. Now pull your toes away from each other, hold and return them to the original position. Repeat this several times. Next put the rubber band around all the toes on one foot. Spread your toes apart as far as you can, hold for five seconds and then relax. Do several repetitions and repeat with your other foot.

Next, with bare feet, sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor in front of you. Press the toes of one foot down into the floor. Try to keep your heel down and your toes straight. You may feel the arch of your foot lift up slightly. Hold for a few seconds and then relax. Repeat ten times and then switch to the other foot. These are just easy exercises that you can do in a few minutes at home, while watching TV. They are simple but effective in helping you avoid injuries such as shin splints and plantar fasciitis.

If you have any toe or foot pain at all, please don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Jeff Bowman at Houston Foot Specialists for help. Your problem may be minor or major, but the right treatment is essential to avoid it getting worse. Make an appointment at our office in Houston, TX today by calling (713) 467-8886. Online appointments are also available.

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