Major Balance Progress From 1 Small Change, 55+

[@BobandBrad]

For more balance exercises check out our video "25 Second Balance Exercises That Stop Falls (PDF Printout)"- kzbin.info/www/bejne/apKmd4xmn853b5o

[@4blessings4moi]

Will you please put a link for the toe socks? Last year I bought some on Amazon and they must be foreign sizing as the toes are really small and tight. I'd love to wear toe socks, but I don't want to waste more money. Thanks.

[@SenseOfWonder2]

Suggestion - Crocks "at work" have anti skid on the bottom, so that if you hit water, you won't slide (important for an older person especially). They also have a nice inner sole that gives me more arch support then just a plain crock. But they still have the extra toe space.

[@savannahm.laurentian1286]

As usual, you guys are rocking it! Best regards to Brad, his gentle manner is missed.💕🙂🤗

[@val_nightlily]

Bob

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for your continued support!

[@greatamericandreamrealtyli6583]

Brad isn't coming back? Do you know what happened? Is he okay?

[@rebelgurl7948]

@@greatamericandreamrealtyli6583 Brad has a neurological condition. If you look through the library of videos you will see one explaining this.

[@Margrreet]

It's Bob. Neurological problems.

[@lindac4846]

Great video! I finally realized (after 1.5 years of really bad foot pain) that a shoe with a wide toe box is a huge positive game changer along with foot exercises. Thank you for all of the information and showing how to stretch my toes!

[@stillaworkinprogress2147]

I have noted a huge improvement after purchasing zero drop running shoes with a wide toe box. I suffered from achilles tendonitis for over a year before finding these running shoes and haven't had a problem ever since. My knees have also improved since wearing these shoes (Altras).

[@StylusRumble]

I appreciate your senior content, because I can send the videos to my parents. But, I don't know if you realize you're popular in the animation community. A lot of us spend an alarming amount of time at our computers. Shoulder, wrist, and lower back issues are very common. Thank you from the under 40 desk-jockey community!

[@NEChristo]

Send Bob our love ❤

[@ajsdfkajsdf3219]

"Altra" shoes are the BEST for toes -- I just started wearing them, and life is wonderful.

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks!!

[@susanb1394]

I never thought to strengthen each toe, but it makes total sense! Thanks again, you guys!

[@rbmhwils]

@7:30, Mike's demo of stretching helps me manage plantar fascitis. Also when walking for exercise I fan my toes and push off via my big toe

[@TracyKMainwaring]

I don't wear shoes in the house. I did notice though that when the pandemic started and I wasn't working anymore (I had only been part time) or going anywhere at all, my feet really did widen out!

[@BobandBrad]

It's crazy what can happen!

[@Markdenson012]

Hello beautiful 👋 can we chat if you don't Mind. I've had difficult times with relationship

[@Markdenson012]

Hello beautiful 👋 can we chat if you don't Mind. I've had difficult times with relationship 🙏

[@lv2rdhonu783]

Another helpful video , thank you 👍🏻

[@BobandBrad]

You're very welcome!

[@Alice-oe4kd]

I liked to walk around with just socks on. Over the period of 2 years I broke 2 toes from my hitting my foot against door frames 😢

[@maryroberts9315]

I broke a baby toe that way. I wear shoes in my house now.

[@maryroberts9315]

My toes definitely need to step up. They have been taking it easy.

[@maryroberts9315]

My toes definitely need to step up. They have been taking it easy.

[@SenseOfWonder2]

That's where crocks help :) I've hit my feet a few times around the house and was grateful I had them on. They are like solid slippers :)

[@BobandBrad]

That does happen!

[@smilesmile7330]

Wide toe boxes are the best!

[@BobandBrad]

Glad you agree!

[@MichelleyB-zk3eh]

Would you do a video for people who have both herniated disks and spinal stenosis? What helps both disorders?

[@MrHwkifan]

You guys have such good content. You hit on things that make a difference to all ages. I miss Brad, but Mike is doing a good job. One suggestion, it would be nice if Mike adopted the more typical PT form of dress. It just looks more professional. The faded jeans are distracting. Just my opinion, still rocking it.

[@trees5338]

I love my toe socks, the only socks i buy. Thanks for the stretches

[@josephschaumberg4136]

Barefoot is amazing except in the winter

[@rustyferrel]

Yup. Broke my 4th 4+ months ago… I now know even more thank before about how we need our toes. And, yea, I regularly stand on my heels, not just toes, and I encourage others to do the same.

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for sharing!

[@manfredconnor3194]

I have a so-called "mouse-bite" in my big toe joint from gout. The doctors say, that I will have problems with the joint later on. That's pretty scary. I have not had a gout attack in years. Is there anything gout sufferers need to be aware of, before doing these exercises?

[@nataliehidalgo8933]

I was told that bunions can’t be cured without surgery. My left foot is always swollen. I have a bunion and started having plantar fasciitis, my toes are numb from peripheral neuropathy but my second toe hurts when my big toe steps on it. I’m using silicone spacers that help. After I got over the plantar fasciitis I had a partial tear in the Achilles’ tendon. My right foot and ankle were hurt two years ago this month when I fell two steps into my garage and broke my left wrist and had two massive tears in my left shoulder needing a reverse shoulder replacement and fractured my right ankle and severed the tendon underneath my big toe. Now I can’t flex my big right toe down and do have balance problems. I noticed my gait is different. Who would think so much damage can come from falling down two steps. I will try these stretches and am not sure how not being able to flex my right toe affects my balance. I keep hobbling along and feel so much older than my 60 years. Thanks

[@BobandBrad]

Best of luck, we are so sorry to hear what you have gone through! Just don't give up, you can do it!

[@BrunoDECOURCY]

Excellent video!!!

[@BobandBrad]

So glad you liked it, thank you for watching!

[@lizs502]

Are these exercises a good or bad idea for people who've had problems with second toe capsulitis?

[@anthonyx3576]

10:37 my favorite part 😄

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for watching!

[@mariegreen2203]

My toes are very short and I can push them back but there is zero mobility pushing them down. A podiatrist once told me that I had zero flexibility in my feet even with the push back of my toes they don’t go far back at all but pushing down is pretty si worse and has zero flexibility. It is too painful to move the in that direction. Any ideas? It couldn’t do the towel grab at all when I was working g with the physical therapist it just wasn’t happening.

[@BobandBrad]

We will add this to our to do list! Thank you for the suggestion!

[@deborahengesser159]

What crocs do you wear? Can they be ordered through Amazon?

[@melinashaughnessy9037]

My big toes are rigid. I get intense pain in the joint if i try to bend it. I have to swing my legs out to walk. Ive been trying to make it bend. It's excruciating. What do I do?

[@maryiverson5874]

Marbles put on a towel and picked up with toes was one that physical therapy taught me. Is that a good exercise for balance. I fall at least two times a year and get hurt. many other mis steps where I catch myself.

[@Markdenson012]

Hello beautiful 👋 can we chat if you don't Mind. I've had difficult times with relationship

[@aileenoneill5619]

Broken big toe, now straight & doesn't bend. Will these exercises help?

[@BobandBrad]

You can certainly try them, please don't do anything that causes new or more pain though.

[@sherylastley9652]

Hey I recognize that shoe pattern, the wide toe box is Xero... Am I right? 😂

[@majellastein3550]

The script hides part of the exercises.

[@alicepotter8165]

For toe j srtrehgtenoing tools, what about movin

[@akeleven]

I wear sandals with ankle straps exclusively because they are the only shoes that truly have an open toe box.

[@Markdenson012]

Hello beautiful 👋 can we chat if you don't Mind. I've had difficult times with relationship

[@sharondessisso8400]

You have no idea how hard it is for women to find wide toe shoes.

[@rustyferrel]

Do you happen have a list of brands who include wide toe box shoes? I love my crocs.

[@BobandBrad]

We did a podcast with podiatrist Dr. Ray McClanahan kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKLVXqumhLxorZI there is a shoe list from him in the description.

[@rachel9226]

My podiatrist loved seeing me walk into his office wearing Brooks (adrenaline line). He said he impressed that I had good shoes on since most of his newer patients don't take into account the importance of having a wider toe box. I tried ASICS, which weren't for me. I tried Hokas - too weird of a feeling for me. When I tried Brooks, I just knew this was my Brand. I'm looking into oofos but to wear around my house. Because my anti-fatigue mats aren't enough for me in the kitchen any more, I am patiently talking myself into buying a pair.

[@winnepeterson6570]

I’m enjoying watching Mike’s sense of humor emerging. “This is kind of fun.” 😄

[@BobandBrad]

Awe, that's great to hear!! Change is hard sometimes, but given some time, we grow on you :)

[@ellenjampole1905]

I have worn Crocs everywhere for years & love them. I also wear toe socks & have for years. Good exercises. Thanks for posting this video. Mike is really relaxing into this role. I enjoy the humor that you are both showing. Thank you for all you do for us.

[@BobandBrad]

We are happy to help and we are so happy to hear your nice feedback. Thank you!

[@CynsCorner]

Crocs are the best.

[@LoriJMarshall]

My daughter introduced my to barefoot shoes and a wide toe box. No going back!! I like that you recommend “Dynamic Aging” by Katy Bowman in your book list. She is the master of this topic. 🦶

[@BobandBrad]

Great to hear! Happy New Year!

[@cvx2dog549]

Last year I got rid of my pointy style shoes and now have shoes with a wider toe box. My feet are much happier!

[@BobandBrad]

I bet they are! Good job :)

[@Ronlawhouston]

I am not sure if it was one of your videos, but the idea was to get less hip pain you practice landing on the ball of your foot and the toes as opposed to heal striking.

[@BobandBrad]

We do have a few video on that topic.

[@Ronlawhouston]

@@BobandBrad It works well but it takes practice. I think engaging those toes helps with balance.

[@trishab2147]

Is Brad coming back?

[@Wisepati]

I wish I could bring my foot up on my knee like that but I have arthritis in my hips so that’s a pass. I don’t think people realize how lucky they are that have hip mobility. I never had it very much even as a child.

[@BobandBrad]

Yes, it's difficult to truly realize what you have until you no longer have it

[@stantonroyce9377]

Zamberlan hiking, hunting, etc. shoes, like the 996 VIOZ GTX, etc, have a much wider, comfortable toe box so I can wear two half sizes smaller than I can with any other similar shoe brand.

[@michelel3372]

This is great ... I never really thought about strengthening my toes ... now I will. Thank you!

[@BobandBrad]

You're welcome!

[@nuthinbutlove]

Thanks guys. I haven't exercised my toes since in physical therapy from a broken foot and have developed balance issues the last few years. Forgot about stretching and strengthening the muscles and tendons, needed this reminder.

[@BobandBrad]

Happy to help!

[@lululove6175]

Bunions. Have no grip with my big toes

[@BobandBrad]

Very sorry to hear that. These videos might help: www.youtube.com/@BobandBrad/search?query=bunion%20

[@davekintz]

thank you for the alternative exercises, as I can't bring my foot to my knee, or kneel down like shown. Too painful for my knees.

[@BobandBrad]

You are very welcome!

[@dagnolia6004]

my toe socks have helped with cramping

[@BobandBrad]

Great to hear!

[@Kimmer]

Crocs are convenient and comfortable as you mentioned. However, I've noticed that they are terrible on wet or slippery surfaces and increase the risk of falling. So beware.

[@SenseOfWonder2]

There is a version called Crocks "at work" that have an anti-skid bottom, like a kitchen worker would need. also a few hiking versions have a more rubberized bottom.

[@BobandBrad]

That's true, thank you for pointing that out!

[@BobandBrad]

Great! Thanks for sharing this info! @@SenseOfWonder2

[@donnaleecriss8692]

I am 74 yr old. Went I can I go barefoot. What do u say about that. I wear flip flops if I need to wear a shoe

[@donnagarner6007]

I'm 72 and so do I ❣

[@TC-fx5zu]

My doctor warned me that flip flops greatly increase fall risk but I was still wearing them around the house until my dog stepped on the back of one and made me trip lol. Then I saw a lady catch the toe of her flip flop on a curb and take a hard fall onto concrete. I switched from flip flops to slides after that because they’re more secure on my feet than dangly flip flops

[@donnagarner6007]

@@TC-fx5zu for what it's worth, you have to make sure that when you lift your foot in the air the shoe doesn't wiggle around. I had a pair that the thong was so long that the footbed hung away from my foot. In that case I didn't gauge how high I needed to lift my foot. The footbed of the flip flop hit the side concrete of my patio and I went flying across it! Got a few scrapes, but now I know to check that.

[@BobandBrad]

Yes, flip flops do increase fall risks, so walk carefully if you choose continue with the flip flops. Good for you though if you don't have feet issues!! That's awesome! Tell us your secret!

[@sax0520]

After less-than-satisfactory foot surgery with pins in the toes, these are tough, but I’ll try adapting. Warning that my PT was doing range-of-motion stretches on one of my big toes and broke it! Yikes!

[@ChittarupaYoga]

Love it!! I teach yoga and do some foot work every day. You just gave me some new ideas to incorporate. Thanks.

[@BobandBrad]

Awesome, happy to help!! Thank you for helping others too!

[@lizarosa156]

I love Bert and Earnie Bob and Brad sweethearts. You guys right on. Balance issues epidemic protein spikes Wink. Wink. ❌⭕️❌⭕️❤️🙏🕺🏾💃🏼🥳❤️‍🔥😊☯️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@sandygoodman9174]

I bought some zero drop shoes for work. My feet began to hurt every day in my ever increasing cushioning shoes. I wore wide toe box, zero drop, minimal cushion shoes for 13 hours the first day, and I was surprised that my feet didn't hurt. I'm a nurse and walk a lot every day.

[@jbmg28]

Any advice for people with hallux rigidus in terms of stretching the big toe?

[@nancybarta8167]

Very educational....thanks. Will do the exercise. The neuropathy exercises are fantastic!

[@BobandBrad]

Great! Happy we could help!

[@trevorbode5548]

I can't raise up onto my tiptoes. Any thoughts welcomed.

[@lindamastropietro4429]

How can I avoid bunions? What do you think about toe spreaders?

[@juliekane7210]

How old is the new guy ? Eighteen? I’m not Ot being mean but he could use voice lessons .

[@marieschafle1700]

Hey guys, what do you recommend for people with very narrow feet. My feet swim in crocs!

[@BobandBrad]

We will look into narrow feet and see what we can come up with!

[@kathya1956]

Even without a big toe you have front pads.

[@juliekane7210]

Yes but if we wear wide shoes won’t our feet get wider also

[@kathya1956]

Crocs are shite. So much gel

[@Redheadedlady55]

~Thank you guys...I listen to you for my pain...it wks.😊

[@BobandBrad]

thank you for your continued support!

[@willpfister]

I love your info but the videos are way too long. 10 minutes for a 30 second tip.

[@mellocello187]

That is true of every health tip video. I just increase the playback speed, at least to 1.5, sometimes faster. They also demoed several things to do, not one.

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for the feedback, we are continuously working on that! Thank you so much for sticking with us!

[@willpfister]

@@BobandBrad I know KZbin has algorithms that judge you on time but most similar videos run 5-7 minutes. 10 minutes + for a 30 second exercise seems long.

[@thomaswelch5164]

Recommend Vibram 5 Fingers shoes too.

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for watching!

[@FigaroHey]

Careful. I did a stretch of putting my fingers between my toes to help fasciitis. Broke my baby toe. Be gentle.

[@kw356]

Can I still walk round the house barefoot with plantar fasciitis? I don’t like slippers much and was always barefoot before. Thanks

[@mrscpc1918]

I changed to “ Barefoot” shoes last year and they are WONDERFUL. I did not wear anything else all the time no matter what outfit I was in.

[@kaoskronostyche9939]

I knew a guy who lost most of his toes in a mountain climbing disaster which killed three of his friends and he almost froze to death. He could walk but he always looked like he was fighting for balance although he kept climbing and mountaineering.. Nice guy. Was eventually killed in another mountaineering disaster.

[@13noman1]

Excellent suggestions! My wife and I gradually moved into barefoot style shoes (wide toe box, zero rise, multiple brands) over the past 3-4 years and have noticed a significant improvement (read: decrease) in low back pains, hip, knee aches, toe function etc. "Normal" shoes are not designed for our anatomical structures!

[@sd200man]

Great video! The manual stretching instruction is helpful. And you two are working together so smoothly, very professional yet very relatable.

[@kchez110]

I have metatarsalgia due to pinched nerves and have even had alcohol injections to kill nerves as pain was so severe. I appreciate your guidance to help balance.

[@cindyweeks]

What are the larger tie box sneakers you showed please?

[@Sara-oy5cs]

Any thoughts on stretching feet with bunions?

[@evepatchett8481]

Thank you.. A very useful video.

[@hellegilbert3000]

Thanks for these great stretches.

[@lindamastropietro4429]

Please talk some on toe spreaders.

[@kathymeyer8259]

I love my toe socks!!

[@patw2841]

Take good care Bob.

[@teresacrowley4076]

Thank you both 👍👍👍👍

[@rustyferrel]

I love watching the likes go up from 1 when I clicked, to over 50 within minutes. 😊

[@BobandBrad]

:) Me too!!

[@nancyhenderson-korpi2065]

Excellent

[@evalina98000]

👍🏽 mahalo nui loa 🌺

[@josephschaumberg4136]

Thanks

[@bonniebenz8792]

I have a pinched nerve between my little toe and the one next to it in my left foot. Went to a podiatrist and he said it was very common and to wear sandals (luckily I live in Phoenix) or wide toe box shoes. The pain was horrible but that solved the problem. I am going to start those exercises today. Thanks!

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for sharing! Good luck!

[@val_nightlily]

My feet went up a size when I stopped working downtown and wearing pumps with heels.

[@BobandBrad]

Sorry to hear that!

[@lpj7589]

Excellent! What happens to people who have bunions or hammer toes ?

[@BobandBrad]

Here are all our related videos: www.youtube.com/@BobandBrad/search?query=bunions www.youtube.com/@BobandBrad/search?query=hammer%20toes

[@godfreypigott]

I don't understand the concept of a small appendage.

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for watching

[@Michelleamicheal]

Can you recommend brands of shoes with wider toe boxes?

[@BobandBrad]

Mike wears Whitin, they can be found on Amazon

[@k_DAN]

Is there any easy thing you can do on your own to determine if one leg is shorter than the other ?

[@BobandBrad]

Here is a video that can help you be able to tell: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6vPfa2fmdqqmsksi=fgDVe2GQHAHg3N8S

[@Shanker_Singh_62]

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[@BobandBrad]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@Shanker_Singh_62]

@@BobandBrad Will Foam roller.... help me ... I have Weak Spine and Backbone, bad posture 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Shanker_Singh_62]

Will Foam roller.... help me ... I have Weak Spine and Backbone, bad posture 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

I gave up pointed toe shoes along time ago.

[@BobandBrad]

Good idea!

[@dougiec3]

Thanks! You guys are great!

[@BobandBrad]

Our pleasure!

[@salhepatica323]

What happened to Bob?

[@BobandBrad]

Bob has been diagnosed with Ataxia. We have done a couple videos on it. Here they are if you are interested in watching them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqupdqOmfL54gaMsi=i9cezcnOBeBuCrC0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2Orpn2uobKchNksi=jmr6wPdpEN5fmpMN

[@danielobar3608]

Very educative

[@BobandBrad]

Glad we could help!

[@ellenspear50]

Crocs? Heaven forfend. I have a cute pair of clogs with decorative leather uppers. They're comfortable and stylish. We don't have to wear crocs to be sensible. I wear sneakers/trainers while exercising, but I want shoes to wear out and to work to look nice.

[@Hayaaaasd]

Are you guys israeli? Important question lol

[@BobandBrad]

No, sorry we are not

[@BigScum]

Hope that Bob is doing well

[@rustyferrel]

Any ideas on what to do about massive knee arthritis… I can no longer sit like that; knees don’t bend. 😢Used to be my favorite way to sit.

[@BobandBrad]

We have a number of videos on knee arthtitis, here is one you may be interested in kzbin.info/www/bejne/n32QpKqjadmbldE The Bob and Brad Team

[@wendyknotts362]

I am using Boswellia,( frankincense) it has worked great! Taking care of both knees and my SI joint on the R side. I had lower back fusion L4,L5,S1. The arthritis had grown down from L5 and was rubbing on S1. I did what the DR. wanted and had titanium bars put in my back. I can't sit on a wooden chair for more than a 1/2 hour! I don't want any more restrictions from metal pieces. So I started looking around and Boswellia is what came up. It took me 2 1/2 bottles but I have no more chronic pain!!

[@VTVT1306]

Hi, before you go to the surgeon, I would try PRP injections. I already had osteoarthritis in both ankles , in which I had surgery. Then I developed osteoarthritis in the right knee and I was tired of all the surgery, so desperately I tried PRP. To my surprise they work well. Got a series of three injections.