Benefits of Being Barefoot

Born to Be Barefoot ....

We have 26 muscles in our feet and thousands of nerves. Each one of them providing input and feedback to our brain about what our foot is doing, where our foot is in space (proprioception), what we are stepping on (sensation), and how it relates to the rest of our body (kinesthetic response).

Our feet are the gateway to our brain.

Our foot is our foundation and supports our knees, our hips, our pelvic floor, our diaphragm, our shoulders, and ultimately our brain... Our feet tell us if we are moving forward or backward, up or down, and they keep us safe. Our feet may be the first step to support neuroplastic changes as we recover from injury or illness.

Start with ditching those shoes when you're inside your house and take your socks off. Let your feet breathe and stretch. Introduce simple foot exercises:

1. Spread your toes out.

2. Give your foot a little massage..

3. Stretch your great toe.

4. Grab a lacrosse ball or vibrating ball and rub it on the soul of your feet.

You should have full command of your toes individually, but I am willing to bet that they feel rigid and stuck. Pay attention to them! Daily "toe yoga" will promote range of motion and dexterity. Foot strengthening is pointless without foot flexibility. We want a soft supple arch. One that can adapt to the surfaces we step on. But also a strong supportive arch that we can rely on when running or jumping or getting up from the floor. You will need to be patient with this process. This is something that will build and get better overtime. It won't happen overnight, but your feet didn't get this way overnight either.

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