Exercises and Stretches for Managing Foot and Hand Pain:
For Foot Pain:
Toe Tapping:
While seated, lift and tap your toes on the floor. This helps improve blood circulation and flexibility.
Towel Stretch:
Sit with your legs extended and loop a towel around the ball of your foot. Gently pull the towel towards you, stretching the calf and bottom of the foot.
Ankle Circles:
Rotate your ankles clockwise and then counterclockwise to maintain flexibility and reduce stiffness.
Foot Roll:
Roll a tennis ball or frozen water bottle under your foot to massage and stretch the plantar fascia.
For Hand Pain:
Finger Flexor Stretch:
Gently straighten and stretch each finger, holding for a few seconds. Repeat several times to improve flexibility.
Wrist Extensor Stretch:
Extend your arm with the palm facing up, using the opposite hand to apply gentle pressure to bend the wrist downward. Hold for 15-30 seconds.
Thumb Stretch:
Gently pull your thumb back toward your wrist, holding for a few seconds. Repeat with each thumb to alleviate pain in the base of the thumb.
Grip Strengthening:
Squeeze a soft stress ball or grip strengthener to improve hand strength and reduce pain associated with arthritis or overuse.
Before starting any exercise or stretch regimen, it's advisable to consult with a healthcare professional, At QC Kinetix (Lawrenceville), they identify the root issues causing your discomfort and leverage your body's innate regenerative potential to promote natural healing and relief
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