Pesky Foot Pain? Try These 3 Simple Stretches For Quick Relief

As a yoga teacher who prefers going barefoot as much as possible, I'm big on foot posture, and overall foot stability, mobility, and strength. Feet are simply one of those things most of us aren't thinking about too much, but we should be!

Foot pain is prevalent1 all around the world and especially in women—and it's really no wonder why. We cram our feet into shoes that smoosh our toes out of their natural alignment, plus many of us don't distribute the weight in our feet evenly to begin with, and of course, feet that aren't clocking enough steps are bound to be weaker.

All that to say, a little stretching goes a long way, especially with the feet. I always incorporate the following stretches into my yoga classes, because like a strong building's foundation, our feet set the foundation for the rest of our body.

The takeaway

If your feet are bothering you, sometimes a few quick stretches are all you need to keep things limber and loose. Pair these stretches with exercises to strengthen your feet, and you'll be amazed how much further they'll carry you.

To learn more about strengthening your foot and optimal foot health, listen to the mindbodygreen podcast episode featuring renowned foot specialist Courtney Conley, D.C.