4 Simple Steps For STIFF, COLD & PAINFUL FEET

[@painfixprotocol]

Your feet are your foundation - Take care of them and they will take care of you. Thanks for watching!

[@manonlaws9217]

Also a video on plantar fasciatis would be great!!

[@painfixprotocol]

Great suggestion! Thanks!

[@ellyalovis640]

I wear toe separators to sleep! It somehow works on my whole body. My back isn't as stiff when I awake. Good job, Doc. I discovered this a few weeks ago.

[@painfixprotocol]

Good stuff, Elly!

[@dilettanter]

Wow cool!

[@manonlaws9217]

Great video. Thank you for the information. Very helpful. Can you do a video on morton's neuroma? Thanks

[@painfixprotocol]

Much appreciated! Thank you for you suggestion.

[@deborahonenow]

Another great video that will help me - thank you. The bottoms of my feet have been stiff and feel swollen much of the time. Fortunately, they don't usually hurt. I haven't used toe separators for many years. I'll have to do that again. And, I now make it a point to walk barefoot daily, usually indoors. I love your detailed descriptions and demonstrations of these recommendations. I always "get it" and can simply follow your steps. I will pass on this info (and your channel) to anyone I know who complains of foot problems. Many thanks. Namaste

[@painfixprotocol]

I'm so glad! Cheers, Deborah!

[@AllanFriesen]

Great advice. I was using the toe separators regularly but have stopped now. But I walk barefoot a lot - and especially I dance barefoot every day. Based on your past advice I use my Zero shoes when barefoot isn't possible. Thanks for the great advice again! I am going to resume the toe separators again.

[@painfixprotocol]

Cheers, Allan! Glad this was helpful!

[@jupitergirl63]

Thanks for this Dr. Whitten. I've had to deal with cellulitis after effects. A brush would be hard on my feet/ankle skin, but I'm sure something that something like a smooth wooden massage tool would help too. Can you do a video on what one can do about edema/lymphedema in the lower legs? Docs always want to give diuretics but that often is not the solution and there are after effects such as too low BP. I was wondering what you thoughts were on the subject.

[@painfixprotocol]

You're most welcome, jupitergirl! Lymphedema is a good subject for a future video.

[@betsyberger3101]

THANK YOU!

[@painfixprotocol]

You're welcome, Betsy 👍

[@marianlund3650]

Some great ideas here to try - thanks

[@painfixprotocol]

Cheers, Marian! Glad you like them!

[@cynthiamchong4142]

Great tips

[@painfixprotocol]

Glad it was helpful, Cynthia!

[@deborahonenow]

Yoni, Would these strategies also help someone with nerve problems in their feet? I'm thinking they would. Thanks! Namaste

[@painfixprotocol]

It's very possible, Deborah. It would depend on the source of the nerve problems.

[@ViệtPhù-d6e]

thanks Sir!

[@painfixprotocol]

Most welcome!

[@jenniferruth7081]

I have PTTD on my left foot along with nerve damage from lumbar surgery. I also severed my posterior tibial tendon on my right side a year ago. I have been wearing braces on both feet for 9 months to try to avoid surgery on the right foot. I have seen very slow improvement (enough to avoid surgery), but not enough to stop wearing braces most all of the day. The problem with the braces is that I feel nuropathy as the day goes on and my feet get really sore by the evening. Would these exercises plus some barefoot walking continue to help with my healing?

[@painfixprotocol]

It's possible, Jennifer. However, without a physical examination I cannot say for certain.

[@BarrierIsland]

I just rewatched this and did the toe stretches which were good except for the lower two, but what I noticed was it help my neck and rhomboids. It's all connected...Lol...

[@painfixprotocol]

So glad it was helpful!

[@lauraschmuck5565]

What happens when you lose the fat pads under your feet? I can't walk barefoot because it feels like I am walking on bone. My foot Dr. said that's why I need super supportive foot wear and orthotics. I also suffer from metaltarsalgia.

[@painfixprotocol]

When fat pads in the feet shrink, some cushioning underfoot is usually needed. However, maintaining sensory input and intrinsic muscular strength in the feet is still critically important.

[@heatherericksonauthor]

You have gloriously flexible feet! I have had osteotomies on my 2nd metatarsal. I love Pilates, but I can't plank. This gives me a goal to work on making my feet, especially my toes, more flexible. I have often wondered if I am just too scared to move my toes like that. Perhaps it's not that I can't but that I just need to work on doing it without fear.

[@painfixprotocol]

Thanks, Heather! I hope this is helpful for you!

[@christiankok5572]

I have obvious more space between the second largest toe and the third. How is this possible? And how to avoid it? And my little toes are more bent or curved to the floor

[@painfixprotocol]

Feet come in different shapes and sizes. The most important thing is that they are strong and fully functional.

[@BarrierIsland]

I use a Gua sha tool all over my body and feet before I get out of bed. I also have a massage gun which helps with sore aching muscles and joints. Recently discovered that oxalate foods were causing issues and gave them up. Its a process...Lol..

[@painfixprotocol]

Thanks for sharing!

[@BarrierIsland]

@@painfixprotocol Anytime, I'm spreading the word about oxalate foods. I never wanted to give up spinach and almonds but have found replacements, and still some spinach in my power greens...Lol...

[@CLH-hc8ce]

I like doing these "exercises" using the opposite foot to manipulate the other foot while relaxing in bed. I am more apt to do the exercises this way!

[@painfixprotocol]

That's a great idea!

[@jenniferruth7081]

Is there a difference between walking barefoot indoors or wearing socks only indoors?

[@painfixprotocol]

Good question, Jennifer! The best way to think about it is like wearing gloves over your hands. The thicker the covering, the greater the loss of sensory input and dexterity.

[@dinosemr8141]

❤️💖🙏❤️💖

[@painfixprotocol]

Thank you!