Stretches to Ease Pain and Improve Flexibility

These days most people have daily schedules that include about 8 hours of sitting in front of a screen or performing the same tasks every day. Moreover, with busy days and the power of routine, it is easy to stretch the muscles.

But there are consequences, to treat and prevent these issues, health experts recommend a series of light stretches that fit all abilities.

Stretches to Ease Pain and Improve Flexibility: Foam Roll

This simple stretch is especially important if you have a history of heel pain. The main area affected by this stretch is the plantar fascia, which is a ligament connecting your heel to the front of your foot.  Almost 50% of working-class suffer from heel pain.

How it is done:

• Grab a ball about the size of a golf ball and place it on the floor in front of you
• Stand with your back straight and your arms at the sides of your body as shown in the picture and place the centre of your foot over the ball.
• Curve your toes forward as though you’re trying to wrap your foot around the ball, and try to stay in that position for 2 minutes, or repeat a few times with breaks if you need.
• Repeat with the second foot.

Foot Flex with a Resistance Band Foot Flex with a Resistance Band

This is another very simple stretch, which improves flexibility in two important parts of your leg: the calf muscles and the Achilles tendon, which is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. You will need an elastic stretch band and a padded flat surface to lie on, like a yoga mat. Which you can both find in sports stores or online.

Punters should try out these stretches after a long day at work or long hours of playing online casino.