I Dance 7 Days a Week—This Is Exactly What I Do to Combat Foot Pain

Sadie Kurzban dances seven days a week.

These are her favorite stretches for foot pain, from calf raise to downward dog.

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(Remember those?)

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Or, okay, at least a little bit better.

you’ve got the option to place your hands behind your hips for support or find a wall.

Point and flex your feet and roll your ankles around in both directions for as long as feels good.

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Calf raises

Calf raises strengthen the muscles that help support the feet and ankles, says Kurzban.

To perform, simply stand up straight with your feet hips-width apart.

Lift your heels up to balance on the balls of your feet, then lower back down.

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Repeat for a minute.

Downward dog

Downward dogstretches your hamstring, calves, ankles, and feet.

Pedal out your feet to feel a little extra stretch in your calves and feet.

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Now that you know how to care for your feet, lets get dancing:

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