Healthy Feet

Reduce foot pain with these targeted self-treatments that create bodywide results, making them a great option for people with fibromyalgia. Perform these videos before or after a workout – or a long day on your feet. These maps, sequences, and tutorials range in duration from 1-40 minutes.

Bonus: Treating your feet will help improve your balance and also offers an indirect treatment for low back pain!

TOOLS YOU NEED: MELT Hand and Foot Kit, MELT Soft Roller or MELT Performance Roller

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  • Mini Soft Ball Foot Treatment ( 0:10:57)

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    This 10-minute foot treatment is designed for new MELTers or anyone wanting a quick, simple way to do a little self-care. This treatment uses the large soft ball to create gentle compression on the feet and is ideal for anyone dealing with plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammer toes, arthritis, fibromyalgia, or sciatica; as well as ankle, knee, hip or low back pain. For a full lower body treatment, practice this treatment in combination with the Basic Lower Body Compression Sequence. LEVEL: Beginner TOOLS YOU NEED: Hand and Foot Kit RELATED VIDEOS: Soft Ball Foot Treatment, Full Foot Treatment, Performance Foot Treatment, Lower Body Compression Sequence

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  • Soft Ball Foot Treatment ( 0:15:36)

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    Use this foundational 15-minute treatment to rehydrate your feet, ankles, and lower body by performing position-point pressing, gliding, shearing, rinsing, and friction on your feet. This video is ideal for anyone dealing with plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammer toes, arthritis, fibromyalgia, or sciatica; as well as ankle, knee, hip or low back pain. If you’re an athlete, perform this video as a pre-workout or pre-game treatment to better prepare your body for athletic activity and boost your performance. LEVEL: Beginner TOOLS YOU NEED: Hand and Foot Kit RELATED VIDEOS: Mini Soft Ball Foot Treatment, Mini Foot Treatment, Full Foot Treatment, Performance Foot Treatment, Lower Body Compression Sequence

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  • Special Soft Ball Foot Treatment ( 0:11:21)

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    Relieve foot, ankle, knee and low back pain and improve whole-body stability with this powerful 10-minute treatment. This video uses the large soft ball and small soft ball to create gentle compression on your feet, so it’s a great treatment to try if you’re new to MELT or dealing with a pain problem. Note: If you experience any pain or discomfort when using the small soft ball, try working with the large soft ball for a few weeks first. You can also MELT while sitting in a chair to help reduce the pressure on the balls. LEVEL: Beginner TOOLS YOU NEED: MELT Hand and Foot Kit RELATED VIDEOS: Mini Soft Ball Foot Treatment, Mini Foot Treatment, Soft Ball Foot Treatment, Full Foot Treatment, Performance Foot Treatment

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  • Performance Foot Treatment ( 0:11:33)

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    Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, soccer player, dancer or yogi, or are someone who wants to reduce foot, leg, and hip pain, this video is for you. Use this Performance Foot Treatment to quickly prepare your body for athletic performance or after any activity as a recovery treatment. This treatment uses two balls – the large soft ball and large firm ball – to hydrate your feet, reduce lower body inflammation, and increase stability in the ankle joints. Try this video alongside our Performance Hand Treatment to give a boost to your lower and upper body! Important: If you experience pain or discomfort while working with the large firm ball, work only with the large soft ball until your body is ready for more. LEVEL: This is an advanced treatment designed for experienced MELTers who have practiced the Full Foot Treatment. TOOLS YOU NEED: Hand and Foot Kit RELATED VIDEOS: Mini Soft Ball Foot Treatment, Mini Foot Treatment, Soft Ball Foot Treatment, Full Foot Treatment, Lower Body Compression Sequence, Performance Hand Treatment

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  • Beginner Bunion Treatment ( 0:03:05)

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    Strengthen your feet and lubricate the tendon of the big toe to help you prevent or reduce painful bunions using this Beginner Bunion Treatment. This 3-minute treatment uses the bunion reducer band and large soft ball and should be performed while sitting in a chair. To get the most out of this treatment, perform one of the foot treatments first to create a fluid exchange in the feet. Tip: If you have trouble isolating and lifting several of your toes off the floor, hold down your other toes with your hands. LEVEL: Beginner TOOLS YOU NEED: Hand and Foot Kit RELATED VIDEOS: Advanced Bunion Treatment, Mini Soft Ball Foot Treatment, Mini Foot Treatment, Soft Ball Foot Treatment, Stilettos Map

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  • Advanced Bunion Treatment ( 0:02:00)

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    Use this advanced treatment to strengthen your feet, lubricate the tendon of the big toe to help prevent or reduce painful bunions, and treat heel pain resulting from plantar fasciosis. This 2-minute treatment uses two yoga blocks to elevate your feet while you sit in a chair. If you don’t have yoga blocks, you can use a telephone book or stack of books to create a platform for your feet. To get the most out of this video, perform one of the foot treatments first to create a fluid exchange in the feet. Tip: If you have trouble isolating and lifting several of your toes off the floor, hold down your other toes with your hands. LEVEL: Advanced TOOLS YOU NEED: Hand and Foot Kit RELATED VIDEOS: Beginner Bunion Treatment, Stilettos Map, Mini Soft Ball Foot Treatment, Mini Foot Treatment, Soft Ball Foot Treatment

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  • Basic Lower Body Compression Sequence ( 0:11:17)

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    Use this 11-minute sequence to rehydrate your lower body, reduce low back or hip pain, or as an indirect approach for neck and shoulder pain. This sequence is ideal for runners, hikers, cyclists, yogis, and dancers, as well as anyone dealing with plantar fasciitis or shin splints. Practice this sequence on its own or add it to any other sequence to enhance your results, such as the Lower Body Length Sequence or Low Back Release Sequence. LEVEL: Beginner TOOLS YOU NEED: MELT Soft Roller or MELT Performance Roller SEQUENCE INCLUSIONS: Rest Assess Back of Thigh Shear Calf Glide and Shear Inner Thigh Glide and Shear Calf Rinse Rest Reassess RELATED VIDEOS: Intermediate Lower Body Compression Sequence, Running Map 1, Low Back Pain Map 2, Shin Splints Map, Stilettos Map

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  • Plantar Fasciitis Map ( 0:38:30)

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    Learn how to relieve foot pain caused by plantar fasciitis – an inflammation of the plantar fascia, which runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes. This 40-minute map will also hydrate your pelvis, hamstrings, calves, and IT band; and increase hip stability using more advanced MELT moves. Featuring a Seated Compression Sequence, Advanced Lower Body Compression Sequence, and a Mini Soft Ball Foot Treatment, this video offers a comprehensive treatment for your entire lower body. Note: If you experience pain while performing the foot treatment, skip it for now or try doing the treatment while seated in a chair to reduce pressure on the ball. LEVEL: Intermediate TOOLS YOU NEED: MELT Soft Roller or Performance Roller, MELT Performance Band, MELT Hand and Foot Kit MAP INCLUSIONS: Rest Assess Deep Hip Glide and Shear Tail Triangle Glide SI Joint Glide Side Hip Glide and Shear Side Leg Lift Back of Thigh Shear Outer Thigh Glide and Shear Calf Glide and Shear SI Joint Shear Hip to Heel Press, Rotate, Cross with a band Figure 4 Rest Reassess Mini Soft Ball Foot Treatment RELATED VIDEOS: Mini Soft Ball Foot Treatment, Soft Ball Foot Treatment, Basic Lower Body Compression Sequence, Back, Hip, Knee Map; Lower Body Stability Sequence

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  • Stilettos Map ( 0:26:27)

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    Whether you wear heels every day or just for special events, you probably know that heels can really hurt your feet. However, what you may not realize is that they can cause long-term problems: Calluses, corns, bunions, neuromas, and back pain are just some of the hidden hazards of wearing high heels. Use this 25-minute map to reduce chronic shortness in your hamstrings, calves, and plantar fascia and restore some stability in your hips. This video is also a great treatment for anyone dealing with plantar fasciitis or ankle, knee, or low back pain. If you’re a daily heel-wearer, perform this map 3x per week to keep your feet pain-free and your lower body hydrated. LEVEL: Beginner TOOLS YOU NEED: MELT Hand and Foot Kit, MELT Soft Roller or MELT Performance Roller MAP INCLUSIONS: Mini Soft Ball Foot Treatment Rest Assess Back of Thigh Shear Calf Glide and Shear Calf Rinse SI Joint Shear Hip to Heel Press Rest Reassess RELATED VIDEOS: Mini Soft Ball Foot Treatment, Soft Ball Foot Treatment, Full Foot Treatment, Basic Lower Body Compression Sequence, Plantar Fasciitis Map, Knee Pain Map, Low Back Pain Map 1

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  • Dancer's Feet Map ( 0:13:44)

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    Whether you dance barefoot, in heels, ballet shoes, or sneakers, rehydrating your feet after all the joint compression caused by dancing is essential to keeping your lower body and low back pain-free. This map uses the large soft and large firm balls, as well as the bunion band – so it’s also great for anyone dealing with foot pain, bunions, plantar fasciitis, neuromas, or neuropathy. Perform this 13-minute map 3-5 times per week before and after dancing for best results. LEVEL: Intermediate TOOLS YOU NEED: MELT Hand and Foot Kit (including Bunion Band) MAP INCLUSIONS: Mini Athletic Foot Treatment Foot Grab Advanced Bunion Treatment Toe Rinsing RELATED VIDEOS: Mini Soft Ball Foot Treatment, Soft Ball Foot Treatment, Performance Foot Treatment, Beginner Bunion Treatment, Advanced Bunion Treatment, Plantar Fasciitis Map

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  • Toe Rinsing ( 0:01:03)

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    Learn the proper technique for rinsing the toes in this quick 1-minute tutorial. Rinsing creates a global fluid exchange – helping rehydrate your feet, ankles, and lower legs – so this is a great technique to perform after you've done a Mini Foot, Soft Ball Foot, or Full Foot Treatment. It's also ideal for anyone dealing with hammer toes, bunions, neuromas, or neuropathy. For best results, perform Toe Rinsing using the Large Soft Ball. LEVEL: Beginner TOOLS YOU NEED: Large Soft Ball RELATED VIDEOS: Mini Soft Ball Foot Treatment, Soft Ball Foot Treatment, Mini Foot Treatment, Full Foot Treatment, Performance Foot Treatment

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