Intrinsic Foot Muscle Strengthening Tutorial: Try this at home!

[@nezra3514]

We got three Podiatrists who hates the video. Never again will I ever waste my money going to a foot doctor. Thanks 🙏

[@lynnfincham6839]

It’s been 6 months since I first watched your fantastic uploads. I have been using lots of your methods and I use correct toes every day, changed all of my footwear and my feet are just the best theve ever been. I have suffered plantar fasciitis for sadly years , but now I am in control . Little flare ups means just going back and giving my feet some tlc, but omg I can actually walk without hobbling ... I can’t thank you enough. I use altras correct toes and ininji sox . No stopping me now . Foot health had improved too with warmer feet, nice pink toe beds , toes have nice spaces in between . My last three toes spaces we still have work and adjustments but after 6 months I cannot hardly recognise myself. 🙏

[@emaddarawsheh7420]

Genius... Are you a doctor??.... Your way better than most of them

[@noahschmartz2354]

" nutrient and waste exchange deficit" , this young man is such a joy to listen to, so rare to see one so young this articulate, he surely must have lived out the pain of this problem,

[@Sbannmarie]

Noah Schmartz yes and he's adorable

[@timyatcak3292]

he is also full of shit

[@0nePiece98]

@@timyatcak3292 Why do you say that?

[@timyatcak3292]

@@0nePiece98 because this video contains UNSUBSTANTIATED bull shit

[@shubs4sats]

Tim which part? He sounds perfectly right.

[@Auntiegm7268]

At first I thought, wow kind of young, then I tried your calf and hip stretching recommendations for plantar fasciitis and i had immediate, overnight relief. I also love how you explained shoes and how toes should be working in a healthy gait. Thank you so much for all your advice I'm going to order your books and I'm moving on to nutrition.

[@KellyStevensFGG]

I do the calf stretch in the shower every morning, with hot water pouring on me. I walk out and no pain.

[@maggs131]

This is why I love vibram five finger shoes. All my life everyone keeps saying arch support arch support arch support when buying shoes. Well the muscles that maintain your arch will never develop if they have a crutch forever. Plus VFF are the best looking shoes ever

[@milamujib1877]

this young guy blows my mind

[@freeheelpainhelp]

I will post in video links as soon as I get to a computer. had to upload this on the go. I hope you like the video :)

[@kathyd.1279]

Can you help hammer toe?

[@legenderazmaj852]

Thank you so much for all the videos 🙏. My si joint usually snaps out of place a day after seeing the chiropractor. I've been 2 every type of therapist and nobody can help. Could do a video on how to keep hip/si joints in correct place? My hip problem screws up my entire entire alignment from toes to neck.

[@Sbannmarie]

The toe curls and picking up marbles that my doc recommended did ZERO for my Plantar fascatis. Thank God for your work

[@madeline827]

Knowledgeable and Kind. Wish all my doctors had this combo.

[@pauljones5933]

Don't have foot pain but very into overlooked exercises. Various things started me thinking about my feet an I saw I couldn't splay my toes and little, next, and next toes were bunched together and twisting inward toward the big toe. Found a video on KZbin with a lot of information on toes and then this video. Good good stuff...the feet seem like they can easily be misshapened but like they can relatively easily be brought back to suppleness. I just started working on them 3 days ago, can already feel effects. 82 yrs, double scoliosis from Cervical Dystonia, everything out of alignment for 60 years, yet, relentless exerciser and searcher. I'm hopeful. You look like a H.S. junior, you talk like a sage. Thank You ! I'll check you out on Amazon.

[@adapark4711]

I want to thank you for all your useful information. I have been suffering from plantar fasciitis for 7 months. The exercises you have shown in this video really helped and the toe spreader has helped too.

[@amybirmingham5496]

You are so well spoken and smart! Thank you for all the information you present for free to those of us suffering with these various ailments. Also, your eyes are beautiful!

[@freeheelpainhelp]

Glad they can help. Also check out the newest trigger point video :) And thank you!! :)

[@sarahbear9482]

Awesome! I just discovered your channel!! I run Ultras 50 -100km (trails) and love the minimalist low drop (3mm) trail running shoes. I never really had foot issues but I’m suffering recently from a bit of medial arch pain (I suspect from new running shoes running a bit narrow). It’s getting better and I’m LOVING this great information and the holistic ‘chain of command’ approach right up to hips! Thanks!!!

[@bradleyweiss9509]

I am a Chiropractor and work on feet all the time. You do a great job!! Just ordered your book

[@audreyc2940]

Thats nice to read :)

[@flinhir]

You have helped me! It feels better already. I recently noticed my big toe turning inward, and now I realize why I'm having a new issue of pf. I purchased a bunion correction brace and started to do exercises and I'm seeing success and relief. You are so educated on this!

[@rickjohnson8169]

I've been searching this topic extensively for years and this is by far the best video/information I've seen on the subject. Thanks.

[@BethanyMacmanusBooks]

I am so glad you're spreading the word about bone broth, fermented foods, cod liver oil--the things that our ancestors used for healing! You are right, podiatrist tend to only pay attention to the symptoms and not the causes of these foot disorders. I don't actually have PF, but I have Morton's toe and many of the pain and problems posturally that result. I've had a lot of success with massaging my trigger points, as well as the Prokinetic insoles which lift the first metatarsal six millimeters. Anyhow, thanks for all your free information and your passion for holistic foot care which in turn affects the entire body. And yes, I'm going to be creepy and say your eyes are gorgeous. 🙄

[@DionnesDiscography]

Your vids are amazing. I broke my right foot 5 yrs ago, had torn meniscus surgery, and have been having PF issues on right foot within the last year. During the day it's fine, but waking up? Ow! I have to really walk it out. You speak better than most docs I know on the subject. I'll try a few of the things you recommended. Thanks man!

[@2spoons]

Its really interesting what you said about trainers having a heel.... all of my Brooks and Sauconys have a 9mm heel to lift the heel which in essence helps my sprint... but works negatively with my Plantar Fasciitis.... so I started walking every were barefoot when I get home and its helped hugely. But its now been 4 weeks and I still haven't been running (I hate not being for active)..... wish there was a ready to start running again date to look forward to

[@stellaokoro6099]

Very informative ideas I’ve received online so far. A very knowledgeable young man.

[@gavinyates9189]

Most excellent advice. Best on KZbin. Thank you

[@sadagounder3505]

Beyond genius. Everything makes sense. God bless you young man.

[@Olibird9542]

Thank you so much. I have seen so many videos about this and yours is the best. Great explanations.

[@bahamadogred]

I have posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. It's a terrible condition. I started having foot pain in my late 20s. I've tried everything from arch supports to ankle braces. Recovering from foot surgery as we speak

[@kyounao]

Hello. How are you now? I have been diagnosed with the same condition.

[@bahavamoss8372]

You explain everyhing extremely well. Very clear and simple. Intelligently explained. Thank you.

[@shubs4sats]

Your brilliance amazes me! So well spoken and knowledge!

[@umehasan2144]

Brilliant... Where are now...??

[@timyatcak3292]

Yes it is truly WISE to consult with a youngster who never went to medical school let along did a residency in orthopedics!

[@irekciara2825]

Thank you very much man for all your videos, you are making a difference in the world of suffering and pain, all the best for you

[@davidharris2305]

Thank you so much it's really good you have so much knowledge David in England

[@nikolinaduvnjak2610]

This is great , high quality information, but In confused regards ti flat shoes. I have plantar fasciitis and I thought I have to stay away from flat shoes since they make me feel more pain while walking

[@MrMatthew1969]

I'm glad I found your videos! I'm a week into an experiment with me weak feet. I would love to chat with you about what I have learned. all ill say for now is I rid myself of pain over night, and I went from severely fallen arches to arches in two days!

[@freeheelpainhelp]

Sure thing! That's awesome. Email me at [e-mail]

[@BingTheGallant]

How did you do this?

[@bkh23859]

I just had to tell you that was at my wit's end. I have been in massive pain for over 2 years. I had put on a lot of weight and it has made it worse. But I watched your first video about trigger points and decided to give it a try. I watched this video and did some stretching. It is painful but feels a tiny bit better. I will be continuing this every day and several times a day. I am also going to be working on my nutrition.Thank you.

[@freeheelpainhelp]

Awesome. Check out my other videos and the website as well. Should help

[@maysay8271]

You are so knowledgeable and weal rounded on the subject. Great videos!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@duaneputnam7405]

This such a great video...! Thank You many times over. ❤

[@funnight56]

First video of yours that I have watched. Just liked and subbed. Awesome!

[@traceycollier9876]

You are amazing ; Thank You for helping me get my feet back !!!!

[@kimbo999990]

just subscribed, great videos! these exercises are what my PTer has me doing now. I am still struggling to control my toes independently for the exercise where you lift the big toe only or vice versa. any ideas on how i can gain that dexterity?

[@krosser2123]

What about wearing Vans skateboard shoes? They are quite flat...

[@fernandor8335]

that last exercise worked soooo good! even though I didn´t have plantar fascitis I had some pain in the left side of my left foot and I did it two or three times. I felt some slight pain and after that some relief. So great :) I couldn´t believe how good it felt after that. I don´t know if it was some kind of alignment or something like that but it felt soooo goood. I just did that exercise about one hour ago but I have been i using toe correctors for a week atleast. Maybe that helped too, also I made sure that I used all of my toes in the movement specially my pinky toe

[@mustafaalparslanbakr358]

Thank you for all information,excellent👏

[@carolcumbie8346]

Your videos are so good. Make so much sense. Are you a doctor if so what kind.Thank you

[@TKem85]

Wonderful young man who I can understand.

[@ketteringflash]

Thank you for your informative videos!

[@lauriemckinnon1060]

I found your information was really helpful! Thank you! :)

[@simonramsay6080]

You are lovely! I'm gonna try some of these exercises. I sometimes get irritating discomfort in my tibula area, just on one foot, and it's usually in the evening when I'm sitting. I like the idea of being able to go barefoot, particularly in the summer, so I hope if I do these exercises it will eliminate the discomfort in my tibula as well as being able to look forward to next spring and summer when I walk about barefoot again! I really want to build my arch musles. By the way, where are you? You never seem to be on KZbin anymore. :-( I only came across your channel last week.

[@pprensa]

HI I Wander if you could post something about climbing shoes and their possible effect on the development of plantar fasciitis. Thank you for your viedos and useful information.

[@chandranathbanerjee5560]

Great video. Can I give my footprint so that you can see help me treating

[@MindNutritionBody]

Phenomenal video!

[@marisastefani985]

You are great best video! Well done ! Everything I must know! Thank you my Lovely!😍

[@jennyrosd2003]

Really bad pf in my right foot. Hard to do exersizes without pain. On my feet all day. Guess I gotta just suffer through and see if I can overcome . Thx for your suggestions!

[@electrichorseman7158]

William know what he talking about...he is pretty smart if he doing videos on solar panels and etc ...

[@KitchenTherapy]

What about gelatine for bone health? I don't like bone broth.

[@Sandy-s6w]

Great video. Any suggestions for people who have hallux rigidus? I can’t do some of the exercises that bend the big toe. Thank you.

[@arlisskowski]

Go listen to Courtney Conley

[@AnuD2]

I have been suffering from PF for 10 yrs ..it's living he'll. I bought tons of shoes, many PT's, soals , icing , nothing seems ro help ..I started watching your video and ordered the socks . Hopefully I get some relief. please message me if you can provide personal consultation and become my Miracle God. 🙏

[@eaglegummybears7112]

Very intelligent man

[@hikerJohn]

I cannot lift my arch like that because my arch is always up like that. I cannot make mine go flat like you do. I have a Morton's Neuroma in my left foot but I found some relief by cutting a whole in the insole. I'm 65 and hiking 30+ miles a week.

[@taz9221]

so smart and adorable. great info.

[@pablomolina5948]

Hi and these exercises are good for plantar fascitis?

[@pb1385]

Excellent! Yes! Thank you! I need this...

[@philp9896]

Smart teenager I have question: What can I do about lack of ankle mobility on my left foot?

[@bugsbunny9430]

Bro...i suffer from forefoot valgus deformity.....which creates stability issues when running........please suggest some exercises to reverse it...

[@larryll8320]

Great vid will😎👍👍👍

[@stormyinspace6422]

Question are these good exercises for high arch PF?

[@AaronMiller-rh7rj]

Great, Thanks!

[@blairataylor]

Is it possible to use an arch support in your flat wide shoe. Is this ok? or meanwhile working on the coordinating foot exercises. Maybe it doesn't help long term but most podiatrists suggest it!These exercises are hard to do if you have never had much of an arch in the first place.More difficult with people with flat feet. Any suggestions?

[@sladics]

I’m 47 years old...multiple plantar fasciitis flare ups in both over the years. Right foot is very troublesome, and I believe my halux rigidus in that foot is a contributor. Any thoughts??

[@BmxNecessaryZ]

Your videos are very helpful for me! I was wondering why it is that i should focus on proper standing position after my arch have started to risen and toes have spread out. Why not before? :) thanks!

[@iranjackheelson]

I am very curious how old you are and what degree you have. If you're not old enough yet, have you considered going to podiatry school by any chance? I really hope you do. If everything you say in this video is consistent with what you learn in podiatry school, that would be massive amount of credential to all your contents.

[@freeheelpainhelp]

Why thank you. And I really hate the podiatrist treatment protocol for degenerative ailments. They use anti-inflammatory drugs for injuries that are not mediated by inflammation? Quite archaic in my opinion. They do not like to fix the root cause of problems, only symptoms.

[@joeo7257]

Will Prowse is the real deal. This is not his only specialty. He is also just as knowledgeable on solar power and batteries. He is a truly gifted young man.

[@minrvahiedra]

Very precise, thanks 👍

[@freeheelpainhelp]

sure thing!

[@jasonc3028]

Bro how can I meet u man I never realized how my ankle can fuck my whole body up

[@jasoncheramie7921]

The toe excerises when I push my big into the ground and lift other toes my second toe on my right foot comes up but curled alittle and I have trouble pronating that foot and its alittle flat

[@eliane3923]

great videos!

[@freeheelpainhelp]

thanks!

[@keithconnolly7247]

What advice would you give about custom insoles? Saw a podiatrist yesterday and after a quick examination he is booking me in for insoles. Had that done once before and I found it somewhat helpful, but not a real fix. Custom insoles were also very expensive.

[@freeheelpainhelp]

I would avoid them. they work well if you have some obvious congenital anomaly, but other than that, they are extremely expensive for what you get. I would try off the shelf ones first. or check out the ones on my website under "helpful" tools. I spent 600 on some and they didn't work. I have heard this same story from hundreds of people. they are not very special or unique unless you have a really weird deformity

[@PenguinWaddle93]

I've had pf for 6 years and I work on my feet 10 hours a day... didnt get pf until I stared tthis job..6 years ago. I have Copper insoles and I wear Asics...so can you define a "flat" shoe... I'm assuming you dont mean flip flops... I've been told if the shoe can bend in half then it's not a good shoe...so is there a such thing as a flat shoe that would still be supportive enough for 10 hours of walking/standing?

[@PenguinWaddle93]

I went to PT for pf and tbh it really didnt help. After watching your video, it makes sense. I didnt get my foot trained in the right position before starting the muscle strengthening exercises. Also, I had an ACL replacement and cant straighten my left leg all the way (over a year later) so I feel like that puts more pressure on my right foot, which was worse with pf to begin with. I also have fallen arches. I'm going to try the toe spreader but if you could get back to me on the specifics of shoes and should I wear my insoles I bought for a little arch support I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm desperate for some help, Idk how much longer I can work in this much pain.

[@laura_774]

I currently have PF I do a lot of walking on hard concrete floor. I have ASICS with the suggestions for the proper shoe type no twist no heel bend as well as the Achilles where it’s not flexible. I do have a custom orthotic that is currently being readjusted as well as have the heel cut out for cushioning. I do have a wide toe box as I have a flat wide foot. What else can you suggest I’ve already watched all your videos regarding PF.

[@timyatcak3292]

Intrinsic muscles (short flexors lumbricales etc) have so little strength an angular advantage within the body of the foot, INCREASED tone and strength would have little effect if any..Angularity based upon boney position has more to do with the ultimate motion of these muscles, for example the quadratus plantae can redirect the angular pull of the long flexor based upon the supinated/pronated position of the foot leading to adductovarus contractures in the digits. ALL the muscular strength in the world would not change that

[@Unpluggedoutofmatrix]

Yea I think I got heel spur hurt can is anyway to get rid of it pain in back of heel😔

[@jones2277]

Are you Canadian?

[@ssgundes1]

William I've read your books but I have a stubborn foot and is not responding. I need to figure out how to fix my stubborn foot and get my life back. Do you do consultations?

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+SandraMaryKay Gundersen Hello Sandra! That is no fun :( Shoot me an email at [e-mail]

[@ssgundes1]

+PlantarFasciitis SurvivalGuide thank you i will

[@drewdawson6207]

Please tell me your going to school to become a podiatrist!

[@fantasypolice]

So my foot with the Plantar Fasciitis can NOT do the pressing of the big toe into the ground exercise, while the healthy foot is effortlessly capable. I mean, clearly, there is absolute truth to his methods. Meanwhile, over the past 25 years, the podiatrists I have met with who specialize in sports therapy have not approached this level of comprehension.

[@rudy4128]

how come u know so much about this

[@freeheelpainhelp]

I read books.

[@FreedomKat]

I just started jogging again after a year off from Plantar and possible seasmoid bone hurt. It felt fine to run but I still have plantar pains here and there. So i do the scarping with the Wrench like i saw in the vid. It helps but..Should I do this before i run or after?

[@freeheelpainhelp]

what are you running in? sesamoid pain common if toe box narrow. use wide shoe and buy a metatarsal pad

[@freeheelpainhelp]

scraping might irritate it too. careful with that. works great for pf, but sesamoid pain is different

[@FreedomKat]

+PlantarFasciitis SurvivalGuide oki. But my sesamoid bones feel fine now..Its just my P.F. I have shoes but i notice there kinda tight and after a while it hurts. I prob need wider ones.

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+Dan K yeah hopefully that helps. so many shoes are extremely narrow and when that big toe doesn't have room, the sesamoid gets pushed out of place.

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+Dan K oh ok. how bad is the plantar pain?

[@mrnorookie]

Individual outliers in medicine like you need a .gov subsidiary to compensate you & further your studies and its effigies. BEST WISHES....

[@iworkforme]

what about ice?

[@linavictoria5395]

Hello. I love all your videos. I have a question my left foot over pronate and I have chondromalacia and patella tendinitis in both knees (not fun) What shoes will you recommend? Thanks. ps: I have been using the toes separators for 2 months but my knees are not getting any better maybe I need better shoes?

[@freeheelpainhelp]

thanks! and I would try hydrolyzed gelatin by great lakes, and vitamin c. also some bone broth and trace minerals. you may not have enough raw materials to make cartilage. do you have any hip or back problems?

[@freeheelpainhelp]

make sure your diet is perfect. the fact that it's in both knees means that it's more than likely a systematic issue or a fault in hip mobility. well now that I think about it there are a lot of other things to consider.

[@linavictoria5395]

+PlantarFasciitis SurvivalGuide Thanks for responding. The PT said that my right hip was tide, I have weakness of muscles but now he thinks it could be my flat foot too. Do you think the control motion shoes are good for flat feet? thanks

[@AvsFan32]

Why are your big toe nails blue/gray looking?

[@inasmal3996]

I am a great fan of dr John Bergman and foreseen that you will also have a great impact on the health of a lot of people.

[@davidyork8020]

remember the muscles control the bones

[@shirlockhemlock]

You talked about flat shoes. What is your opinion on custom insoles? I have been wearing customs for two years now, and I never take my shoes off cause of how weak they are. my doctor told me not to, and when I talked to you in another post you said I needed to strengthen my feet first before I went barefoot.

[@freeheelpainhelp]

work on making a slow progressive change to footwear with less support. over time, you should focus on getting rid of all orthotics. during this time you should buy a toe spreading device to realign the bones. then you start working out the foot and slowly progressing to barefoot

[@shirlockhemlock]

thanks, I have the toe spreaders in the mail. I appreciate all your videos, advice, and knowledge. my life has been so hard since I got PF.

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+Shirley Stanley and sure thing, I totally understand your frustration :(

[@anneliolsson31]

👍👍👍

[@jpaulgetty8998]

Heels and dancing is what got The Artist formally known as Prince killed they ruined his hips so he got a hip operation was put on Synthetic opioids got addicted and then died of an overdose . RIP Prince .

[@Runner_fatih]

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[@ms.starbucks1085]

you are handsome🥰

[@timyatcak3292]

IF nutrition were SELECTIVE (you could direct where nutrient would go in the entire realm of the body) then this crap might have some relevance...That contention is an outright falsehood...