If you were constructing a Jenga tower, you’d do everything you could to keep its foundation stable so it stays upright—and the same thinking applies to your body. Toes, in particular, tend to get ...

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A runner’s big toe has a big job. When your foot strikes the ground, it helps stiffen the tissues along your arch. This creates a stable platform, giving your foot more ability to propel you forward.

Foot exercises can help prevent foot or ankle pain while also strengthening feet and improving flexibility. Big toe stretches, toe splays, Achilles stretches, and sand walking may be beneficial.

The big toe can also become stiff and misshapen through bunion growth and this can lead to a loss of flexibility. By rotating the foot outward, there is less dorsiflexion (upward bend) of the big toe ...

Are sore, achy feet keeping you from putting your best foot forward? Instead of immediately seeking out extra-cushioned footwear or super-specialized shoe inserts, start with some foot exercises, says ...

Five exercises a few times a week can make a big difference for how you walk and run. Credit... Supported by By Jen Murphy Much like how the network of muscles around the hips, pelvis and back act ...