Always make sure you can still see your toes with any exercises. That your knees don't go over your toes. This has helped me totally with my knee problems.
i have trapped nerve problem in both my ankles/feet after a bad hillwalking accident. can you give me any advice as alot of the time (especially when sleeping) i get burning pain into my ankles.
@SuperEarther Have you seen a podiatrist or a physical therapist? If not, you may want to consider it. Have you tried Reiki, massage or acupuncture? Those may be options to help relieve pain. You don't want to put pressure on the joint. The towel exercises, pointing and flexing the foot through the biggest range of motion possible while sitting & circling the ankles are good starting points. Once you start to get relief and feel stronger, you could add the standing.
@mindfulmovementllc have seen a ostiopath and two physiotherapists, the ostiopath was good but his clinic moved away. I practice reiki using the steve murray dvds. I also have the reiki master symbol for dai kyo mo. I have started doing ankle strengthening excerises whilst sitting down and flexing up and down the ankle joint. Also lifting my legs into a elevated position is ok.
i will try the towel exercises as i really need to increase the strength and im sure my problem will improve
@SuperEarther The stuff you're doing sounds good. Be aware that you aren't mainly using the toes. You want the entire foot to be working. You can think of the ball of the foot and heel to initiate movements. As well, make sure to think about the calf and shin muscle. It is easy to jam into the ankle or avoid your weaknesses and tightnesses. Try to focus on stretching the calf and pulling up from the shin when flexing up and pulling from the calf and stretcing from the shin when flexing down.
@mindfulmovementllc also been told that whilst lying down and then bending the knees then holding the toes with your hands then stretching the legs out is very good. My ostiopath said my toes were very week so i think flexing them up and down would be good. thanks alot for the help. I can start building on my fitness.
@SuperEarther Ahhh, the toes. Yes, strengthen them can be helpful. You can also pull back the toes with your fingers and press the toes to resist. The towel exercises will strengthen the toes as well. I wish you luck on building your fitness!
@thecacaman707 I can see how that would be confusing. You want to enage the bottom of your foot to pull the heel towards the ball of the foot while the toes stay relaxed. Once the heel slides towards the ball of the foot, you pick up the ball of the foot and toes to inch forward. You may not move at all or only slightly. The goal is to learn how to connect with the muscles of the feet to strengthen the arch. If this is still confusing, please let me know. Thanks!
Glad I can help! If you have any questions about the exercises of have another topic you want suggestions on, please let me know. I love to be inspired by your questions!
I was looking for videos for my son (11 year old) flat feet. We have been working with the towel but you added a lot of new ideas to it. That was well done video! I agree though that with better audio it would have been even better. thanks!
On a side note, to help improve the audio in your videos, may I suggest overdubbing it; thus making the sound better and the videos even more straightforward, as you can narrate while showing the exercise, making it quicker)
Loved the exercises, I do pilates and also skate and play football - I therefore have many issues with my feet, including a bunion and a callosity on the same foot, and a somewhat weaker ankle on the other. What is the hardest to do is to be dedicated and regular to this routine, but I'll try.
@leocana These exercises can help tremendously with bunions and callosity as well as ankles. Dedication is the hardest. However, make it simple. Find moments in the day that you can work some of these. You can do them when watching tv or under the table at dinner. Or commit to 5 minutes 2 times per day. Once you start to rebuild the feet, you won't need the exercises as often. Keep us updated on your progress!
@mindfulmovementllc Thanks for the extra tips, and overall, thanks for your attention - I really appreciate it. Will try to be regular, and eventually drop by to report my progress - especially when practicing my sports. Both speedskating and playing wide receiver demand a lot of strength from the ankles - and football is a risky sport, so having stronger ankles will help prevent injuries that could make me quit not only football, but also skating. Keep posting videos, I'm now a subscriber!
Awesome! It is true that through all the exercises, very few if any really talk about exercises for the feet. You are right on to add them when you wake up and before sleep. Keep me up to date on how these help and if you have any questions regarding the exercises or any other topics! I love to answer questions!
Thanks for these great exercises. I'm always learning about new exercises. It's funny that I've been doing weight training, martial arts, and cardio exercises for so many years, but I've never really learned about specific foot exercises. I'll definitely add these into my daily routine. I think a good time would be right upon waking and going to sleep. They're very simple and don't require a lot of time.
@darklegacy416 What we need to do is create balance for your body. I have a couple of questions. Which foot is a 1/2 a shoe size smaller, the flat foot or semi-arched? When you say off balance, which side seems to be more dominant? To start, you can work the Standing Footwork exercise on one foot. You can use a wall if you need help balancing. This will start to help the non-dominant foot find more balance.
@HiScoreKing These exercises are great for flat feet. They will help strengthen the arch and build flexibility in your feet and ankles. Check out More Pilates Foot Exercises for more feet exercises and Pilates Standing Footwork to focus on how to do the exercise properly. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I love to be inspired by you!
@HiScoreKing It will start helping your feet immediately. How fast will be determined by how often you practice. I recommend at least 1 or 2 of the exercises 2 -3 times per day in the beginning, which should take you no more than 10 minutes during the day. After a couple weeks, you can do 1-2 times per day. As your feet get stronger and can maintain, you can use the exercises less. Let me know if there is anything else I can help with!
I'm glad that these are helpful. I have two other foot videos that provide more foot exercises and corrections. Send me some more info about your feet, such as how long has this been problem, was there a major trauma, etc. This will help me make the best suggestions.
I love rolling my feet out on the tennis balls! After I watched this video, I rolled each foot out for 10 minutes and could feel the effects travel all the way through my spine. It felt amazing!!! The towel exercised have really helped me be more aware of my feet and how their flexibility is important to opening my hips. Thanks for this awareness!
great video, thanks :)
artfullee 5 months ago
@artfullee Thanks for the feedback! Let me know if you have any questions!
mindfulmovementllc 4 months ago
@nutral84 You are welcome!
mindfulmovementllc 7 months ago
Always make sure you can still see your toes with any exercises. That your knees don't go over your toes. This has helped me totally with my knee problems.
LoveLotusHa 8 months ago
i have trapped nerve problem in both my ankles/feet after a bad hillwalking accident. can you give me any advice as alot of the time (especially when sleeping) i get burning pain into my ankles.
SuperEarther 8 months ago
@SuperEarther Have you seen a podiatrist or a physical therapist? If not, you may want to consider it. Have you tried Reiki, massage or acupuncture? Those may be options to help relieve pain. You don't want to put pressure on the joint. The towel exercises, pointing and flexing the foot through the biggest range of motion possible while sitting & circling the ankles are good starting points. Once you start to get relief and feel stronger, you could add the standing.
mindfulmovementllc 8 months ago
@mindfulmovementllc have seen a ostiopath and two physiotherapists, the ostiopath was good but his clinic moved away. I practice reiki using the steve murray dvds. I also have the reiki master symbol for dai kyo mo. I have started doing ankle strengthening excerises whilst sitting down and flexing up and down the ankle joint. Also lifting my legs into a elevated position is ok.
i will try the towel exercises as i really need to increase the strength and im sure my problem will improve
SuperEarther 8 months ago
@SuperEarther The stuff you're doing sounds good. Be aware that you aren't mainly using the toes. You want the entire foot to be working. You can think of the ball of the foot and heel to initiate movements. As well, make sure to think about the calf and shin muscle. It is easy to jam into the ankle or avoid your weaknesses and tightnesses. Try to focus on stretching the calf and pulling up from the shin when flexing up and pulling from the calf and stretcing from the shin when flexing down.
mindfulmovementllc 8 months ago
@mindfulmovementllc also been told that whilst lying down and then bending the knees then holding the toes with your hands then stretching the legs out is very good. My ostiopath said my toes were very week so i think flexing them up and down would be good. thanks alot for the help. I can start building on my fitness.
SuperEarther 8 months ago
@SuperEarther Ahhh, the toes. Yes, strengthen them can be helpful. You can also pull back the toes with your fingers and press the toes to resist. The towel exercises will strengthen the toes as well. I wish you luck on building your fitness!
mindfulmovementllc 8 months ago
@mindfulmovementllc thanks so much.....your a star :)
SuperEarther 8 months ago
@SuperEarther Thanks!
mindfulmovementllc 8 months ago
the excersice at 2:40 i couldnt understand what you meant
thecacaman707 1 year ago
@thecacaman707 I can see how that would be confusing. You want to enage the bottom of your foot to pull the heel towards the ball of the foot while the toes stay relaxed. Once the heel slides towards the ball of the foot, you pick up the ball of the foot and toes to inch forward. You may not move at all or only slightly. The goal is to learn how to connect with the muscles of the feet to strengthen the arch. If this is still confusing, please let me know. Thanks!
mindfulmovementllc 11 months ago
@mindfulmovementllc thank you
thecacaman707 11 months ago
Glad I can help! If you have any questions about the exercises of have another topic you want suggestions on, please let me know. I love to be inspired by your questions!
mindfulmovementllc 1 year ago
I was looking for videos for my son (11 year old) flat feet. We have been working with the towel but you added a lot of new ideas to it. That was well done video! I agree though that with better audio it would have been even better. thanks!
steevie333 1 year ago
On a side note, to help improve the audio in your videos, may I suggest overdubbing it; thus making the sound better and the videos even more straightforward, as you can narrate while showing the exercise, making it quicker)
leocana 1 year ago
@leocana Awesome feedback! Never thought about doing it that way. I will have to play with that in the future.
mindfulmovementllc 1 year ago
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leocana 1 year ago
@mindfulmovementllc Glad you like it, hope it helps! If you ever try it, I'd like to see the result!
leocana 1 year ago
Loved the exercises, I do pilates and also skate and play football - I therefore have many issues with my feet, including a bunion and a callosity on the same foot, and a somewhat weaker ankle on the other. What is the hardest to do is to be dedicated and regular to this routine, but I'll try.
leocana 1 year ago
@leocana These exercises can help tremendously with bunions and callosity as well as ankles. Dedication is the hardest. However, make it simple. Find moments in the day that you can work some of these. You can do them when watching tv or under the table at dinner. Or commit to 5 minutes 2 times per day. Once you start to rebuild the feet, you won't need the exercises as often. Keep us updated on your progress!
mindfulmovementllc 1 year ago
@mindfulmovementllc Thanks for the extra tips, and overall, thanks for your attention - I really appreciate it. Will try to be regular, and eventually drop by to report my progress - especially when practicing my sports. Both speedskating and playing wide receiver demand a lot of strength from the ankles - and football is a risky sport, so having stronger ankles will help prevent injuries that could make me quit not only football, but also skating. Keep posting videos, I'm now a subscriber!
leocana 1 year ago
Awesome! It is true that through all the exercises, very few if any really talk about exercises for the feet. You are right on to add them when you wake up and before sleep. Keep me up to date on how these help and if you have any questions regarding the exercises or any other topics! I love to answer questions!
mindfulmovementllc 1 year ago
Thanks for these great exercises. I'm always learning about new exercises. It's funny that I've been doing weight training, martial arts, and cardio exercises for so many years, but I've never really learned about specific foot exercises. I'll definitely add these into my daily routine. I think a good time would be right upon waking and going to sleep. They're very simple and don't require a lot of time.
hulkout666 1 year ago
Excellent presen.tation Nikky
diazlm1975 1 year ago
@diazlm1975 Thanks for the awesome feedback!
mindfulmovementllc 1 year ago
I have one flat foot and one semi-arched. My feet have a 1/2 size difference. I always feel kind of off-balance. Anything I can do about that?
darklegacy416 1 year ago
@darklegacy416 What we need to do is create balance for your body. I have a couple of questions. Which foot is a 1/2 a shoe size smaller, the flat foot or semi-arched? When you say off balance, which side seems to be more dominant? To start, you can work the Standing Footwork exercise on one foot. You can use a wall if you need help balancing. This will start to help the non-dominant foot find more balance.
mindfulmovementllc 1 year ago
does this help with flat feet????
HiScoreKing 1 year ago
@HiScoreKing These exercises are great for flat feet. They will help strengthen the arch and build flexibility in your feet and ankles. Check out More Pilates Foot Exercises for more feet exercises and Pilates Standing Footwork to focus on how to do the exercise properly. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I love to be inspired by you!
mindfulmovementllc 1 year ago
@mindfulmovementllc how long do you think it takes for this to take full effect?
HiScoreKing 1 year ago
@HiScoreKing It will start helping your feet immediately. How fast will be determined by how often you practice. I recommend at least 1 or 2 of the exercises 2 -3 times per day in the beginning, which should take you no more than 10 minutes during the day. After a couple weeks, you can do 1-2 times per day. As your feet get stronger and can maintain, you can use the exercises less. Let me know if there is anything else I can help with!
mindfulmovementllc 1 year ago
Thanks this has helped alot
00virtual 2 years ago
Glad to help!
mindfulmovementllc 2 years ago
Awesome!!! I tried to search online for home treatment for claw toes for some days, this is just very helpful!!!
Any specific exercises for someone with 8 claw toes
547212436 2 years ago
I'm glad that these are helpful. I have two other foot videos that provide more foot exercises and corrections. Send me some more info about your feet, such as how long has this been problem, was there a major trauma, etc. This will help me make the best suggestions.
mindfulmovementllc 2 years ago
great exercises, and she has pretty toes too!
63B1stmaint 2 years ago
Excellent video! Very helpful. Can't wait to have Happy Healthy Feet. Thanks Mindful Movement!
fitzpat3 3 years ago
I love rolling my feet out on the tennis balls! After I watched this video, I rolled each foot out for 10 minutes and could feel the effects travel all the way through my spine. It felt amazing!!! The towel exercised have really helped me be more aware of my feet and how their flexibility is important to opening my hips. Thanks for this awareness!
mistymeditation 3 years ago 2