Can Yoga Relieve Foot Pain?
Did you know that yoga is beneficial to the feet because it improves your bone alignment, flexibility, and balance? Many people have heard that yoga can do great things for the body, but it may be understated just how good it can for relieving foot pain.
Since April is National Foot Health Awareness Month, we have compiled an article all about yoga poses for the feet. We have found 10 yoga poses that are known to relieve stress throughout the entire foot, which in turn can relieve many body aches.
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Did you know that if you have diabetes you should check your feet everyday for any signs of blisters, cuts, scrapes, bruises, or signs of redness? This is because foot issues are the biggest reason that many diabetics are sent to the hospital. Even small issues like a blister can become infected and drastically jeopardize your health.
Do you know that misaligned bones in the feet can cause problems throughout your entire body? Professionals say that it can be the root cause of pain in the back, knees, and hips. However, there are numerous exercises and stretches that you can perform to improve the alignment of the feet. You may be surprised to know that these simple and fast exercises for the feet may just help with all those other aches and pains you feel throughout your entire body. 
Do you know why the feet are prone to developing stress fractures? When you consider how much weight our feet bear on a daily basis and that they carry us everywhere, even on rough terrain, it is easy to understand that the feet may be prone to developing thin little cracks. Other things that can cause them are increased intensity of workout routines, repetitive stress, or a health issue that is causing your bones to weaken. 
Did you know that the foot has 3 arches? This fact can astonish some people because most people refer to the arch that runs along the inside of the foot as “the arch.” However, there is actually another arch that runs longitudinally on the outside of the foot as well as one that runs horizontally across the middle of the foot. The arches are supported by many muscles and tendons; the main purpose of the arches is to provide support and flexibility to your feet.
Did you know that you should wash your feet every day to ensure good foot health? Our feet are either exposed to dirt and grime on the ground or they spend most of the day in socks and shoes which do not allow them to air out. They also sweat more than any other part of our body. To prevent fungal infections, foot odor, or bacteria growth, it is wise to wash your feet with soap and warm water at the end of every day.
Did you know that there is a right time of day to buy shoes? This is because most people’s feet expand after being on them for long periods of the day. If you shop for shoes in the morning you may find that they are too tight after a while of being on your feet. So it is best to shop for shoes in the afternoon or evening if you find yourself on your feet for most of the day.
When you are on your feet all day, whether standing in one place or walking around, it puts a lot of pressure on your feet. When you are standing in one place for a prolonged period of time, blood flow to the muscles is reduced. This stops the regular muscle movements that bring the blood from the legs and feet, back to the heart. When blood and other fluids aren’t moving properly, veins get inflamed causing swelling of the feet, ankles, and legs which then leads to pain.
