Best Arch Stretch | How To Do The Foot Grinder
The Foot Grinder is a ball-rolling exercise that targets arch pain, plantar fasciitis, and general foot tension. Great for anyone on their feet all day.
How to a Complete the Foot Grinder
One of the best arch stretches around!
Let's face it. Our feet take a beating day in and day out. Some of us wear heels, others run marathons and others big clunky boots! The truth of the matter is the vast majority of us do not take the time to give our feet some tender love and care. That's why we are showing you one of the best arch stretches around today! Whether you have a plantar fascia issue (ie. plantar fasciitis), a heel spur or just generalized foot pain this is a great exercise for you and your arch.
Exercise Start sitting on a chair without shoes. Now place your release ball in the middle of your arch. If you can tolerate it, place some pressure on the palms of your hands' on top of your knee to increase the force on the ball. Now it's time to roll the pressure of the ball around your foot. Wiggle your toes up and down throughout this exercise for an even better effect. Look at you, you're doing one of the best arch stretches around!
Time
Take your time with this and complete 2min per foot.
Mitch is a Toronto-based physiotherapist specializing in desk worker health, ergonomics, and manual therapy. Learn more about Mitch →