The #1 Foot Health Secret Everyone Over 50 Must Know

In this video, Farnham's leading over-50s specialist physio, Will Harlow, reveals a foot health secret to help you prevent pain and other walking problems. Perfect for ages 50+ and seniors.

*About Will Harlow*

**Any information in this video should not be used as a substitute for individual medical advice. Please seek advice from your local healthcare professional before taking action on the information in this video. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Will Harlow will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.**

[lailamcdaniels]

I want you to know that I have been faithfully doing these exercises daily for a couple weeks and it has been a game changer in terms of my balance. Thank you so much!

[msgail]

I am 82 and have non-diabetic neuropathy in my feet and legs. My balance is really bad and I use a walker a good bit in my house and a cane when I go somewhere. I desperately need to improve my balance! I will do these foot exercises and pray they help me! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us.

[FreeYourMind-FP]

Starts @1:40

*Preparation:*
1. Moisturizer or oil
2. Rub small drop of moisturizer on the palm of you're hand
3. In one motion, move your hand down to the shin all the way to your toes
4. Pull down on your toes as, far as comfortable
5. Keep your hand sliding off the end of your toes and let them spring back up
6. Keep repeating the movement for one minute and then swap feet

*Top tips:*
1. Continue the movement for 1 minute
2. Swap feet and repeat
3. Proceed with the next part of the routine

*Toe extension:*
1. Rub some moisturizer on the palms of your hand
2. In one motion start with both hands on your heel and move the across the sole
3. Move beneath the toes to bend the upwards gently
4. Keep your hand sliding off the end of your toes and let them spring back down
5. Keep repeating the movement and then swap feet

*Again top tips:*
1. Continue the movement for 1 minute
2. Swap feet and repeat
3. Proceed with the next part of the routine

*Foot twists:*
1. If you need to rub more moisturizer onto the palms of your hands
2. Place a hand on the top of your foot and the other on the sole
3. Grasp and twist your foot in slow deliberate movements
4. Push away with the lower hand and pull into the body with the upper
5. Let the foot spring back to resting
6. Keep repeating the movement for 1 minute and swap

*Notice:*
Your foot can rotate a little more then before 🔄 👣

*Again top tips:*
1. Continue the movement for 1 minute
2. Swap feet and repeat
3. Proceed with the next part of the routine

Thanksss

[thepuglady]

I had taken the health of my feet for granted until a car accident that required ankle reconstruction and months of recovery. Since then I’ve had a lot more respect for the job they do every day! Thanks for the tips!!

[beaumont]

You are right we neglect our feet and our hands.. thank you

[TheRozylass]

Wow! I was doing this without even knowing it because I moisturize my feet everyday. I love the feeling of massaging my feet and now I know that it is beneficial for my walking stability.

[Northside-lr]

Easy to do and highly beneficial! Hey by the way, I increased the amount of push off on each foot while walking as you advised in another video. Not only has my walking speed increased but so has my balance. Thanks for the guidance! See you in the next video.

[AnnieBarentine]

I have been doing something like this every morning before work ( RN on feet all day) you have added to it with this ❤❤ I also interlace my fingers thru my toes and move flex the toes and down… 42 years working and it helps;) your exercises are very much appreciated👏

[georgemohr]

You have made several videos of getting you feet and toes more flexible. I have been working on that for the past few weeks and I can say it definitely makes a positive change in how I walk. Thanks. Keep up the great work.

[minkademko]

I knew this, but had neglected to massage and manipulate my feet in recent years. Thanks for the reminder! It feels so good.

[libbyd]

Walking on the beach, if you have that luxury, is fantastic for mobilizing the toes! Especially extension.

[janetblanc]

I'm.81. My daughter and I do a mutual foot massage most evenings. It really helps the circulation, especially for heavy legs. I just tested my feet, and happily, they are quite flexible. Thank you for this interesting video.

[bharatmatakijai]

You can also flex or curl your toes without using your hands by sitting on the ground and spreading your legs out in front of you. It is done during a yoga warm up to loosen the joints before doing yoga!!

[orangetara]

🙏ancient Chinese saying that old age starts in your feet.
A a senior yoga teacher, I always add some specifics for the feet and emphasise them as the foundation of any standing posture 🙏

[roden]

I wish I had seen this video 5 years ago. It started in 2020 when I was 50 with one toe that began to bend. I even went to my GP to show her but she didn't think much of it, let alo urged me to start mobilizing it. Now I have 4 stiff immobile toes that are stuck in place and my balance is compromised. It is partly corrected by orthopedic shoes but how I wish my GP had recommended me manual mobilization.

[TheGoldenflower]

This is really good. I do this in winter, because it's dry then, but not with intention, as you are showing. Shall certainly do this. Helps with the blood flow too..

[kendylhoudyshell]

Thanks Will, this is great information. I have peripheral neuropathy in my feet so this is a very helpful video ❤
Have a great weekend ☺️

[learnwhispering]

Brilliant common sense... Just did this with 1 foot As I watch... Wow it's like that entire side of my body just feels happier and ❤❤

[sarahyip]

Tried this once and immediately felt the difference! Helped the blood circulation. I have socks on 24/7 so did the toes and ankle twisting without moisturiser! Thanks for this!

[alicenorris]

I’m 77 and have non diabetic neuropathy for the past 17 years. I am always moving my feet and doing exercises that made them feel good. Didn’t realize I was doing the proper exercises for my feet. Please post more exercises for people with neuropathy. 😊😊😊