I like to refer to the toes as the “steering wheels” of your feet.
The average range of motion for big toe extension is 60 degrees, which is necessary for driving power from the ground and through the lower body.
Common Restrictions in the toes can come as a result of immobility in the intrinsic muscles of the feet along with fascial restrictions that can travel up the myofascial lines of the rest of your body. Even a lack of big toe extension can be detrimental to your gait (aka how you walk), causing:
Fallen arches
Fasciitis
Bunions
Achilles Tendonitis
Balance issues
Props needed:
Chair
Lotion (if needed for self-massage/mobilization)
Thus, it's important to start with your feet FIRST and once you've built the mobility in your toes and feet, then continue up the rest of your body to reset and realign all the joint levels above.
Self-Assessment:
Begin standing. Focusing on the big toe, lift and extend the toes as high as possible.
If the toes feel stiff and you observe minimal range of motion, restrictions are present.
Can't Reach Your Toes?
NO WORRIES! Use this Toe Mobility Modifications Video to help you release your toes without having to reach too far down.
TOE MOBILITY
I like to refer to the toes as the “steering wheels” of your feet.
The average range of motion for big toe extension is 60 degrees, which is necessary for driving power from the ground and through the lower body.
Common Restrictions in the toes can come as a result of immobility in the intrinsic muscles of the feet along with fascial restrictions that can travel up the myofascial lines of the rest of your body. Even a lack of big toe extension can be detrimental to your gait (aka how you walk), causing:
Fallen arches
Fasciitis
Bunions
Achilles Tendonitis
Balance issues
Props needed:
Chair
Lotion (if needed for self-massage/mobilization)
Thus, it's important to start with your feet FIRST and once you've built the mobility in your toes and feet, then continue up the rest of your body to reset and realign all the joint levels above.
Self-Assessment:
Begin standing. Focusing on the big toe, lift and extend the toes as high as possible.
If the toes feel stiff and you observe minimal range of motion, restrictions are present.
Can't Reach Your Toes?
NO WORRIES! Use this Toe Mobility Modifications Video to help you release your toes without having to reach too far down (the mobility needed in your hips for this is addressed in the full-length course!)
Don’t just stop with your toes
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