Foot Exercises for Heel Pain

Heel pain can develop for a variety of reasons. It can sometimes be relieved by some simple exercises. Here are a few to try out.

Stretching tight calf muscles

Stand about a foot away from a wall and place the palms of both hands against the wall at chest level. Step back with one foot, keeping that leg straight at the knee, and bend the other leg at the knee. Press on the wall with your hands. You will feel a stretch on your back leg.

Toe Curls

Sit with a towel on the floor in front of you. Grip the towel with the toes of one foot, curling the toes to pull the towel toward you. Repeat this process with the other foot. You can use weights on the end of the towel to make it harder and build more strength.

Towel Stretch

Lie down and use a rolled up towel looped over one foot to stretch the front of your foot. Take one end of the towel in either hand and pull gently until you feel the stretch.

If these exercises do not help to relieve pain, cause pain, or make your pain worse, it is time to see a physician. He will be able to accurately diagnose what is causing your pain and will suggest a course of treatment.

Image by Elvert Barnes. 07.Stretch.NatioanlMall.WDC.10apr06. (2006). Flickr.