60% Of Women Have Bunions But Doing This Could Prevent Expensive Surgery
Bunions are a lot more common than you probably think, not only are they unsightly, they can also be really painful as well. However, it’s not something you should be conscious about, some of the top A-list sport bunions on the red carpet with a pretty pair of heels. It happens to the best of people.
Surgery can be pricey to get them removed.
However, there a few natural and simple ways you can prevent bunions, or stop them from getting any worse, by doing some of the exercises listed below on a regular basis.
#1 Heel Raises
Start in a seated position with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Keeping the balls of your feet on the ground, slowly lift your heels.
Hold for five to 10 seconds then drop your heels.
Do this 10 times.
#2 Toe Raises
Start in a seated position with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Keeping your heels on the ground, slowly lift the balls of your feet.
Hold for five to 10 seconds then drop the ball of your foot.
Do this 10 times.
#3 Toe Curls
Place a toe separator between the toes of your right foot.
Slowly flex and bring your toes together.
Hold for three to five seconds.
Relax and repeat.
Do this 10 times on your right foot.
Repeat these steps on your left foot.
#4 Toe Extensions
Place a toe separator between the toes of your right foot.
Spread your toes.
With the toes separated, lift the ball of your foot, keeping the heel on the
floor. Hold for three to five seconds.
Drop your foot so it is flat on the floor.
Relax your toes.
Repeat this on your right foot 10 times.
Do the same on your left foot.
#5 Arch Tilts
Sit down and place both feet flat on the ground.
Tilt your right foot to the left, lifting your arch and shifting the weight
evenly to the outside of the foot.
Drop the arch so the right foot is completely flat on the floor again.
Do this 15 to 20 times on the right foot.
Repeat these steps on your left foot.
#6 Ankle Eversions
While seated, place a therapy band around the outsides of your feet.
Keep your heel on the floor, lift the ball of your right foot, and pull to the
left so the sole of your foot faces out.
Hold for a beat and then bring your foot back.
Only move your ankle and avoid pushing and pulling with your knee.
Do this 15 to 30 times on your right foot.
Repeat these steps on your left foot.
#7 Ankle Inversions
While seated, place one end of a therapy band around something stable, like a bed or chair leg.
Place the other end of the band around the inside of your right foot.
Slowly pull the therapy band towards your left foot.
Hold for a beat and then bring your foot back.
Do this 10 to 15 times on your right foot.
Repeat these steps on your left foot.
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