24/09/2022
DAY 6 of WORLD REFLEXOLOGY WEEK 2022
Instead of more Reflexology facts, and information, we thought we’d give you some self care tips. And also because it’s weekend. 😉
S-T-R-E-T-C-H your toes ..... pleeeaase!
Our poor toes spend a huge amount of time squished in to foot wear in some shape or form - high heeled shoes, sport shoes, dance/ballet shoes, protective shoes, boots, sandals and jandals (flip flops)!
This, plus the fact that many of us are engaged in repetitive or sedentary activities throughout the day, causes the muscles in not only our body, but also our feet and every one of our toes to stiffen and become more rigid.
Stretch your squished toes as often as you can throughout every day, or at least at night and in the morning, or when exercising or stretching.
Try these easy stretches to stretch out your toes:
• Take your toes in your hands and bend them all downward, to stretch the top of your foot.
• Take your toes in your hands and bend them all upward, enough to feel a nice stretch in the bottom of your foot, not just the toes.
• Pull each toe apart from the next. You should be able to put one of each of your fingers in the gap between each of your toes.
• Holding your foot in one hand use your other hand to gently pull each toe one at a time, making small circles at the base of each toe clockwise and anticlockwise. Repeat on the other foot.
• Pull the little and big toes away from each other at once, so that there is a gentle pull across the width of your foot.
So, how do your toes feel now?😆