Friday, June 29, 2018

STRETCH YOUR TOES FOR A WIDER BASE

The larger your base of support, the more balanced you'll be. This is often why we start turning our feet out as we walk -- it provides us with a little more security in the moment, even though it can reduce ankle mobility in the long term. Chances are, right there in your shoes, are feet that are too narrow for your body. Not narrow by birth, but NARROWED BY TOO-TIGHT SHOES that have, over decades, squeezed your toes together. If you're experiencing issues with balance, take a closer look at your feet. Are your feet as wide, mobile, and strong as they could be?

 To develop a wider base of support, you need to be able to spread your toes so that your entire foot covers more area. I know that narrow feet are often coveted for their appearance, but the fact of the matter is WE DON'T WANT OUR BALANCE TO BE DAINTY we want to feel stable as we move from point A to point B, and this depends heavily on the shape and function of our feet.

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