By Ashish
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This pose stretches the calves and the bottoms of the feet, relieving tension in the plantar fascia. It also strengthens the ankles, promoting better support for the arches.
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By stretching the hamstrings and calf muscles, this pose helps alleviate tightness in the feet. It encourages a lengthening of the entire back body, providing relief to the plantar fascia.
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This supine pose targets the calf muscles and allows for a gentle stretch of the feet. It is particularly beneficial for those with plantar fasciitis as it minimizes pressure on the feet while providing effective stretching.
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Focusing on spreading the toes in this standing pose helps to increase the flexibility and strength of the muscles in the feet. It provides a simple yet effective stretch for the plantar fascia.
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While seemingly simple, standing in Tadasana with a focus on weight distribution across the feet helps in strengthening the arches and relieving tension in the plantar fascia.
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This pose not only engages the muscles in the legs and buttocks but also provides a gentle stretch to the feet. It's beneficial for improving overall foot strength and flexibility.
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By opening up the hips and stretching the ankles, Malasana indirectly helps in relieving tension in the plantar fascia. This pose is especially useful for those whose plantar fasciitis is exacerbated by tightness in the lower body.
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