Leg and foot exercises for self-care

The Health Preservation Network recommends six manual self-care methods for legs and feet for people who sit in the office for long periods of time every day and seldom move or exercise. As long as you persist in exercising, you can relieve the discomfort of your legs and feet.

Dry cleaning of legs: Use both hands to hold one thigh firmly, and massage with a little force from the thigh downward to the ankle. Then, rub from the ankle back to the thigh. Rub the other leg in the same way and repeat several times. This method can make joints flexible and enhance leg muscles and walking ability. It can prevent venous curves of lower limbs, edema of lower limbs and muscle contraction.

Leg swing: Holding a tree or wall with one hand, swing the calf forward first, tilting the toes forward and upward, then swing backward, push the toes back hard, and straighten the toes. , the legs are also straightened. When swinging your legs, keep your upper body upright and swing your legs dozens of times each. This method can prevent lower limb atrophy, weakness or numbness, calf cramps, etc.

Kneading the calf: Clamp the other calf with both palms, rotate and knead it, 20 times each time, and then use the same method to knead the other foot. This method can dredge blood vessels and strengthen leg strength.

Knee twisting: Keep your feet parallel to each other, bend your knees and squat down slightly, put your hands on your knees, and rotate your knees in a circle from front to back and left to right. First turn left, then right, 20 times each. It can cure lower limb weakness and knee joint pain.

Toe pulling: Sit upright, straighten your legs, lower your head, bend your body forward, and pull your toes with both hands 20 to 30 times. It can exercise waist and legs and enhance foot strength. Prevent foot weakness