Heel Pain, Shoes & Balance

Описание: If you’ve ever felt that sharp heel pain when you take your first steps in the morning, you may be dealing with plantar fasciitis. But what most people don’t realize is this:

Heel pain doesn’t just affect comfort — it can affect your balance.

In this video, I demonstrate some easy limbering exercises you can do every morning to help alleviate those first few painful steps:

✔ Ankle flexion and extension
✔ Heel raises
✔ Calf stretch
✔ Toe spreading

For adults over 60, maintaining balance is about more than avoiding falls — it’s about preserving independence, confidence, and quality of life.

Your feet are your foundation. When they’re not working well, everything above them has to compensate.

If you’re struggling with heel pain, feeling less steady, or wondering whether your shoes are helping or hurting your balance, this episode will give you practical steps you can use right away.

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Stay strong. Stay steady. Stay proactive.

This video is not intended as medical or professional advice. It is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as medical or physical therapy advice to any individual. Any exercise/activity has the potential to cause injury or pain if it is incorrectly done or is not the right exercise for an individual’s medical or physical problems. You should consult with a physical therapist or medical provider for individualized advice.