How Do You Do Balance Exercises To Relieve Foot Pain?
Most minor foot and ankle sprains will heal on their own, but some people are prone to repeated sprains and continuous ankle weakness and pain. Simple balance exercises, if they are done regularly, can go a long way towards relieving pain and preventing long-term problems. Begin balance exercises by standing in a doorway. Hold on to the doorjamb very lightly so you don’t lose your balance. If you can balance this way easily for 60 seconds, you’re ready to move to more advanced balance exercises. Do a simple forward leg lift by lifting one leg a few inches off the floor and holding it there for five seconds. Repeat the leg lift at least five times. Repeat with the other leg. Hold the wall or a table very lightly for balance if you need to. Stand next to a wall and grab your right ankle with your right hand while balancing on the other foot. Hold the position for a few seconds, and switch to the other ankle. Once you can balance well, try doing the exercise without holding on, or just to
