Yoga postures prevent spurs on feet

• April 19, 2024

An effective alternative to reduce inflammation and stress in muscles and joints , caused by the plantar fasciitis Y spurs in the heel, it is the frequent practice of yoga postures, because they relax and recover the tissues, according to Baxter Bell, director of the teacher training program of the Piedmont Yoga Studio and collaborator of the Yoga Journal.

The plantar fascia helps the ligaments and muscles in maintaining the arches in the sole , but the presence of spurs in the heel generates inflammation , which can be reduced with yoga postures, such as Malasana.

Malasana is a yoga posture that can help relieve the stiffness and pain caused by plantar fasciitis , by generating the ankles and connective tissue of the foot to be gently stretched; however, it is contraindicated for those who have knee injuries.

Several studies have shown that many yoga postures prevent the appearance of osteoporosis and keep the skeleton healthy and strong, because important rotations of the spine and joints are made. In addition, they increase bone density by means of postures where the body weight and the muscles of the upper part of the femur are held.

It should be remembered that aspur It is an abnormal bone growth that appears as a result of the rubbing between two bones and that end up deteriorating the articular cartilage. The joint damage is produced by the load supported, during a long period of time, by blows, sequels of fractures, obesity or continued stress, according to the National Institutes of Health of the United States.

Likewise, it can be generated by standing for long periods, climbing stairs, or after intense activity, which is why it is a very frequent problem among those who perform high impact exercises or activities such as walking, ballet, running, dancing, among others.

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