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Hold for 30 seconds.

Repeat 3 times on each leg.

Pro tip: Do this stretch first thing in the morning and several times throughout the day.

Exercise 2: Plantar Fascia Stretch (Toe Pull)
This directly targets the tight fascia along the bottom of your foot.

How to do it:

Sit with your affected leg crossed over your other knee.

Grab your toes and gently pull them back toward your shin.

You should feel a stretch along the arch of your foot.

Hold for 15–20 seconds.

Repeat 3 times.

Morning bonus: Do this before getting out of bed to reduce first-step pain.

Exercise 3: Rolling Stretch (Tennis Ball or Frozen Water Bottle)
This massage technique helps loosen tight tissue and improve blood flow.

How to do it: