Aching Feets...........

Do you suffer from throbbing feet? Do your feel aches regularly on your feet? These pains may arise as a result of been overweight, wearing tight ill fitted shoes, allergies to socks fabrics,Frost bite, Diabetics, Alcohol, circulatory problems,Vitamin B deficiency,Fungal infections or even Neurological disorders .

Exercising your feet regularly not only improves overall feet health but may also reduce your risk for injury. 
Walking is the best overall foot exercise. When you walk you put your foot through its full range of motion from the time your heels hit the ground until you lift off with your toes. Moreover, walking is one of the best form of exercises for your entire body. It improves your cardiovascular health and can help your muscle tone, circulation and mood.
Flexibility and Resistance exercises also help keep your feet healthy.

Flexibility Exercises: Exercises that improve flexibility help keep your feet limber and may reduce your risk for injury. Don't worry if your feet has grown stiff with age, studies show that no matter how old you've grown you can still improve your flexibility. The easiest way to build flexibility is through slow gentle daily stretches, focusing on one group of muscle at a time.

Resistance Exercises: Resistance exercises are those in which your muscles works against some kind of resistance such as weight or exercise bands. They help exercise strengthen muscles which in turn provide  better support and protection for the foot.
These exercises can be built into your daily routine.You can do some while you sit at your desk;others require you stand up. 

SIMPLE WORKOUTS TO STRETCH AND STRENGTHEN YOUR FEET

Limber up: To limber up your foot before attempting other exercises try this:
1. Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor.
2. Lift your left leg so your foot is off the floor and use your big toe to make circles in the air, moving in a clockwise direction, for 15 to 20 rotations.
3. Reverse direction and make another 15 to 20 circles, this time in a counterclockwise direction.
4. Repeat with your right foot

Bottom of foot - To stretch the muscles on the bottom of your feet:
1. Stand with feet together.
2. Step back with your left leg so your heel is raised and your toes press against the ground. You should feel the muscles on the bottom of your feet pull gently.
3. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds.
4. Repeat with your right foot.

Heel Exercises: To stretch the back of your heel

1. Loop an exercise band around the leg of a heavy piece of furniture, such as a table or desk.
2. Sitting directly in front of it, slip your foot into the loop so the exercise band curls around your forefoot, just below your toes.
3. Pull back with your forefoot, flexing at the ankle. Hold for several seconds, then relax. You should feel a stretch along the back of your heel.
4. Repeat 10 to 15 times.
5. Repeat with your other foot.

Friends, been familiar with these simple workout helps in blood circulation thus keeping  your feet healthy. Stay away from anything that puts excessive pressure on your feet....

Living Healthy!!!!!