Treat your feet to easing stretches
Contributor: Judi Bar, Lead Yoga Therapist and Yoga Program Manager -Wellness and Preventive Medicine
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Can’t wait to head off to your vacation in the Rockies and try out those new hiking boots? The day is beautiful, the weather’s great and you feel lucky to be alive. That is, until the next morning when you feel a stabbing pain in your heel.
This pain, known as plantar fasciitis, can be caused by a number of things, but typically our footwear and extended periods of walking are the culprits. Yoga postures that stretch and strengthen the legs and feet can help reduce and even relieve plantar fasciitis.
When doing these suggested poses, please listen to your body. There should be no pain in yoga, especially in your joints. Only move through to a moderate stretch.
Watch the video for a demonstration of these poses, which can be done sitting or standing. You’ll find the descriptions below for reference.
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