Or have someone, preferably a physical therapist, massage the area. Also, be aware of movements that cause you to cramp, and avoid them. I'm 24 and overweight. A motorcycle accident at age 13 crushed my right foot. Recently, it started acting up.
Flexibility training strengthens the body and, if done properly, builds muscle.
Because you told me you've also been diagnosed with arthritis and gout, I want you to consult a doctor first. Created by New Jersey gym teacher Len Saunders, the program aims to raise kids' awareness of the lifelong benefits of exercise. ACES is fighting that statistic. 30 Montgomery Ave., Montville, N.J. 07045. Please include your age and daytime phone number.