Not only are your feet the first and last thing to touch the ground, they are your foundation. Since every sturdy structure begins with a solid foundation, it's important that you immediately address any foot pain that you might be dealing with.

Any dysfunction in your feet can alter your biomechanics and cause you to have a loss of range of motion. The soft tissue surrounding the foot loses it’s suppleness and alters the foot strike.

The exercise below will help release the tight tissue in your foot and keep you running without pain. We go as our feet go!

How to help foot pain:

Grab a lacrosse ball or golf ball.
Rub back and forth on the arch of your foot for 30-90 seconds on each foot.

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