Foot-Loose! ( liberate your your ankles, knees and hips)

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I stumbled across this awesome little sequence while working with a client who came to see me for lower back and hip pain.

With a little work, it became obvious that the problem was originating from her ankle, which was causing issues with her foot alignment, as well as structural issues going all the way through her knee up to her hip.

Because our bodies do better with a little resistance, I had her push in to a ball while performing some basic articulations at the ankle ( while focusing on the sensation of rolling the sole of her foot through the ball in to the floor) then repeat the exercise but originating from the knee and stabilizing at the ankle.

We used a baseline of balancing on one foot and then the other to test improvement, and it was remarkable.

So then I played with it all week, and finally decided it was “ blog-worthy”

So here you go!
I recommend balancing on one foot before, and after you try this. If you don’t have a ball ( any sports ball will do) then a foam roller or a large jar of protein powder will substitute nicely.

kick off your Sunday shoes and have a ball !

Domini Anne is not a physician and does not claim to treat or diagnose any specific condition.

Consult your doctor before embarking on any exercise program. If you choose to follow any of these exercises you do so at your own risk. Please enjoy this content responsibly.