Foot&Toes Mobility/Stretching Routine (Follow Along) | Feldenkrais Style

[@TaroIwamoto]

More follow along videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PLYIB3CxhjXiyWdhzfThCVnGrAUjHz_9-Y

[@wonderwhy4778]

Hi Taro, I have spasticity affecting my leg muscles only (worse when getting up from sleep and long sittings). I occasionally (on and off it seems) have a pointed toe on my left side, which means dragging my foot or compensating with my hip until I'm too tired to do so. The left leg doesn't respond as fast as the right. My lower back does begin to pain at times due to prolonged ( 200-300m )walking or standing. My balance is compromised as well. If I concentrate, I can get up stairs without handrails, however I wouldn't chance coming down without handrails. Unlevel ground is also a challenge. Is there something that you could suggest that might help any of these symptoms? I currently ride an exercise bicycle to improve stamina (20 min) and do the "donkey kick" exercise to improve balance.(P.S. I've been for a brain and cervical MRI and a lumbar punch with no findings. Still undergoing neurological examination. My layman suspicion is a mini-stroke) Thankfully, there's no pain except for muscle tightness. Your response will be much appreciated.

[@TaroIwamoto]

@@wonderwhy4778 this would be a great series for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3-kdHqjqriAa9k

[@wonderwhy4778]

@@TaroIwamoto Many thanks

[@lesliemerei726]

Thanks!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thank you for your support!

[@ThuLe-eh1xe]

This is like foot reflexology. It will make us feel good. The feet have all the acupressure points for all the nerves and the internal organs in our body, and so do the hands. If we take care of our hands and feet through massage and acupressure, we are on the road to good health. Thank you teacher.

[@natalag3411]

It IS very important--we use our feet for EVERYHING! We ought to be MORE aware of them!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Yes!!

[@arenhansen625]

I just found your channel thanks to KZbin's algorithm, and now I will spend many hours catching up!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Welcome: Take your time to catch up, and more importantly enjoy learning your body and movement and how you connect with your body:)

[@EkoNoble]

Taro, so nice to speak to you in person awhile back. This is a most helpful session, thank you.

[@TaroIwamoto]

Hi Eko! Glad you enjoyed this! This is a nice lesson to bring more awareness and mobility to feet and toes.

[@michaelh9875]

Thank you! Grateful for the content!

[@TaroIwamoto]

my pleasure:)

[@michaeleckert5877]

Thank you.This always connects with me.The circle.😊

[@ScottYdo]

Thank you for your videos. Very helpful. 👍👍🎯

[@TaroIwamoto]

you are welcome

[@EMusicMaestroUK]

Thank you. I've only just discovered this video. I'd love to see more foot videos. I've just done your 14 day hips challenge (Sandy H) - maybe you could do a foot challenge next?

[@priscillanagreen8016]

I followed through in a and it felt so good. I felt invigorated and loose in a good way. I hope I remember to do it often.

[@laurafelkerr]

I roller skate so this is exactly what I need!! Thank you!!

[@heartoflotus]

This is a wonderful simple mobilization exercise. Thank you! 🙏

[@TaroIwamoto]

my pleasure!

[@blazsnoj4370]

great video! thanks a lot!

[@frenykhory5158]

Thank you Taro. I have been doing this and has helped me a lot.

[@TaroIwamoto]

you're welcome:) What has this movement routine helped you with?

[@ArthurTheLibraryDetective]

🙂😎..i been watching A Variety of 'foot vids'...and on Stability. Found that Separating 'my Ankle' from 'the Arches and Toes...('in my Thinking'.and Focus)..has Changed my (Understanding and Approach) to using my foot!..👍👍👍👍

[@TaroIwamoto]

Awesome!!

[@IronJohn164]

Brilliant thank you very much 💯

[@dawnjohnson8739]

Super! Thank you!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Enjoy:)

[@lesliehankins3916]

As I have gotten older, both big toes have started crossing over the next toe.🤞😭 I have been wearing a toe spacer at night to help but I’ll add this to my morning routine.

[@patricequinn7733]

How often is best for these exercises?every day?

[@patriciagracey6991]

Hi Taro. Thank you for this great lesson. I would like to ask you a question. I had started to develop bunions and my big toes were fusing with my other toes so I couldn’t move them separately and I was losing the feeling in the big toes. I started using toe separators and trying to exercise my big toes separately.. At first it was wonderful when I began to get feeling in my big toes again but now with exercising the abductor muscles to move the big toes away from the other toes I have pain in the big toes. I don’t want to give up wearing the separators because I want to stop the bunion from developing. I have been gently massaging the abductor muscles and would be sorry to give up exercising them but I fear that may be responsible for the pain. What do you recommend please? Thank you. Patricia

[@Stephen2142]

Your camera should zoom in. It’s very hard to see what you are doing in the distance.

[@TaroIwamoto]

my apology. i will try to adjust in the future. hopefully my verbal instructions can provide enough guidance of these exploratory movements.

[@TaroIwamoto]

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[@denisefuentes7905]

Close up would be better. I can hardly see the foot let alone the toes.

[@TaroIwamoto]

this is a better one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIiwm4hvmsp7pKs