The Best Exercises For Neuropathy In The Feet And Guidelines

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      Cleveland Clinic: "Neuropathy (Peripheral Neuropathy)"
    
      The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy: "Improve Treatment Discover a Cure"
    
      Mayo Clinic: "Exercise and Stress: Get Moving to Manage Stress"

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Peripheral neuropathy can come with pain, tingling and balance problems. But exercises for neuropathy in the feet can help nerve function and strength.

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Stand behind a chair with a lacrosse ball or tennis ball in hand. Place the ball on the ground and put both hands on the back of the chair for balance. Place the inner arch of your right foot on the ball. Roll the ball across your arch to the middle of your foot, to the outer edge of your foot. Repeat this pattern on your right foot for a minute or two. Switch feet.

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        Skill Level
       
        All Levels
      
        Time
       
        1 Min

If standing is too much pressure, you can also do this one seated.

Sit on the edge of a chair with your feet planted on the floor. Cross your right ankle over your left knee. Roll your ankle in a counter-clockwise direction. After about 30 seconds, switch directions. After you complete 60 seconds on your right ankle, switch sides.

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Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight in front of you. Point your toes away from your body. Hold here for a few breaths. Reverse the motion and point your toes towards you as far as is comfortable. Alternate for about 60 seconds.

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If sitting on the floor feels uncomfortable, you can do this move on a couch or place a pillow on the ground under your feet.

Sit on the floor with your right leg fully extended, left knee bent with your left foot on the floor. Place a tennis ball or lacrosse ball under your right calf. Put your hands on the ground behind you. Using your hands for balance, roll the ball up and down the length of your calf, pausing on tight spots. Roll your right calf for 60 seconds, then switch sides.

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Lay on the ground with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Raise your right leg, taking hold behind your thigh. Straighten your knee as much as is comfortable. Rotate your ankle in a clockwise direction. As you rotate, bend and straighten your knee slowly. After 30 seconds, switch directions of your ankle rolls. After 60 seconds, switch sides.

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      Cleveland Clinic: "Neuropathy (Peripheral Neuropathy)"
    
      The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy: "Improve Treatment Discover a Cure"
    
      Mayo Clinic: "Exercise and Stress: Get Moving to Manage Stress"