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The modern rhythm of life and exposure to the influence of fashion create a large number of problems in our body and mind. We pay little attention to simple and at the same time very significant processes of life, we think little about the basics and foundation, which helps to make our existence more healthy and healthy.
One of the building blocks of this foundation are our feet - the part of the body that bears a lot of load. The feet are the support of the body and perform the spring function when walking. Differences in the understanding of the correct and habitual position of the foot have led to the prevalence of flat feet, many diseases associated with the lower spine and, as a result, internal organs. A generation ago, children were taught to turn their toes out when walking, and for most people, a straight foot was the equivalent of supporting the body. The correct position of the foot when walking is when the toes point forward, and not to the sides.
Why is correct foot position important when walking?
This position, in which the foot develops two natural arches from the front to the back of the inside and a lateral bend from the heel to the outside rib, must be developed with proper support from the foot and heel, foot ligaments and surface.
When positioned correctly, the foot performs its functions as efficiently as possible without undue stress. This situation explains why, for example, the Indians could walk and run for a very long time, showing miracles of endurance. These same qualities are characteristic of the best sports runners of our time. In the straight position, the foot develops the greatest elasticity, and can withstand non-stop running, carrying loads or long walks.
An important point in our energy and physical condition is what kind of shoes we wear in everyday life. When climbing into heels, we shift our weight onto the forefoot and involuntarily clench our toes. When a person is not resting on the heel, their hips protrude forward and the knees bend slightly. In order for the back to remain even at the same time, we keep the balance with the effort of the lower back - this is why it often hurts after walking in heels.
The ability to stretch and spread your toes (which is impossible when you are wearing narrow dress shoes) always allows you to remove tension from the sacrum. But the compressed foot creates tension in the pelvic area. Here we recall the ancient Chinese custom of swaddling the legs: the foot of the beauties not only remained very small - the feet, constricted with matter, led to infantilism of the genitals. Of course, heels do not lead to such extreme consequences, but in any case, it should be borne in mind that compressed feet do not affect a woman's health in the best way. The calf muscles also suffer: they become very tense, shortened and become more rigid.
The foot itself has a complex structure - about 26 bones, 31 joints and 20 muscles and ligaments that belong exclusively to it.
In addition to the functionality of the foot, it is considered as a zone, influencing which it is possible to restore the bioenergetic activity of our entire body. There are over 70,000 nerve endings on our soles. They connect individual areas of the surface of the soles with organs, parts of the body, and even with certain body systems.
The movements of the limbs are carried out due to the contraction of the muscles that are attached to the bone. The connection of bones to each other with the help of joints allows you to transform muscle contraction into limb movements.
The pelvic bones are attached to the sacral spine with the help of the muscles and nerves of the legs, and with proper stretching, the necessary massage of all organs occurs and tension is removed from the hip joints.
Nerve endings located in the feet enable the muscles to transmit signals to different parts of the brain. Thanks to the nerves, pain impulses are also transmitted, from which a person feels pain in the legs. There are 4 nerves in the foot that play leading roles. They are located in the region of the fibula, near the tibia and in depth near it, as well as near the calf.
The circulatory system permeates the entire human body. It consists of arteries, veins and capillaries. The blood flowing through the arteries carries nutrients and saturates the body with oxygen; venous blood removes harmful substances from the body and absorbs carbon dioxide.
If a disease occurs in some organ or part of the body, and the body cannot function normally, problems arise with the function of blood circulation; and harmful substances begin to accumulate in the peripheral nerves located in the reflex zones, especially in the lower body.
If at the same time the zone is properly worked out in the proper way, the blood flow will improve, the removal of harmful salts through the capillary system will begin, then they will be removed from the body through the kidneys and other excretory organs, and the blood will be cleansed. That is, the function of the circulatory system will be restored. That is why the foot is called the "second heart". It performs the function of returning the blood flow descending from the heart back to the heart.
The worked area of the foot helps return the blood descending down to the heart and accelerates blood flow.
At the same time, metabolic processes in the blood and lymph are activated, the supply of nutrients improves, tone increases, breathing normalizes, waste products are quickly excreted from the body.
Working out the feet in the general complex of developing flexibility in the pelvic area, on the one hand, improves the musculoskeletal function, on the other hand, we have an energy effect on the entire body, the ability to adequately distribute energy and function effectively in the real world increases.
Gymnastics for foot development
This gymnastics can be included in regular classes or used in independent practice, we will offer some exercise options:
1. Rolling from heel to toe and back will help relieve tension from the calf muscles and “disperse” the blood. Repeat this exercise 5-6 times every two hours. An addition will be the circular movements of the foot in the ankle joint.
2. Sitting legs bent at the knees, at a right angle.
Raise the toes of the feet and lower, raise the heels and lower.
Repeat 5-8 times.
3. Sitting legs bent at the knees and connected, at a right angle.
Spread your socks to the side and bring them together without lifting your feet from the floor 3-5 times.
Then, moving to the sides, we raise the socks up, and bringing them down, repeat 3-5 times.
4. Sitting legs bent at the knees and connected, at a right angle.
Spread your heels to the side and bring them together without taking your feet off the floor 4-6 times.
Then, moving to the sides, lower the heels down, and when bringing them together, raise them up.
Repeat 4-6 times.
5. Lay a light rug or a piece of dense fabric under your feet, try to crumple it into an accordion with your feet.
Repeat 5-6 times.
It is useful to roll a tight ball or rolling pin on the floor with bare feet: this is an excellent foot massage.
6. Stretching the upper surface of the foot. Starting position - kneeling, legs together, feet pressed parallel to each other, socks stretched. On exhalation, we lower our buttocks to the feet and sit down as in the pose of Virasana, while inhaling we rise to the starting position. We repeat 8 times.
It is important to individually regulate the pressure of the buttocks on the feet, depending on the capabilities of the ankle joint.
7. Sitting at the table, put your feet on some kind of elevation and even sleep "back to front", putting a pillow under your feet. This will improve the outflow of blood and reduce the manifestations of puffiness.
Water treatments for legs
When you get home from work, the first thing to do is go to the bathroom. Give your feet a contrast shower daily. Particular attention should be paid to the inner surface of the lower leg to the knee: here are the most important connecting veins suffering from varicose veins.
Temperature fluctuations in the water jet will keep your blood vessels in good shape and give your skin a taut and fresh look.
Periodically arrange a water march: draw cool water into the basin and march in it for 1-2 minutes.
