How to Stretch if You Have Peripheral Neuropathy - Stretchzone (2024)

No matter how old you are or the health conditions you may have, stretching should be incorporated into your daily routine – even if you have peripheral neuropathy or nerve pain. In fact, stretching is an essential part of peripheral neuropathy treatment because it can get your blood flowing.

When this happens, you can expect your cellular metabolism to increase, your cells to receive the extra oxygen and nutrients that they need. To top it all off, these stretches will also improve your joint flexibility and mobility.

Stretches to Try When You Have Peripheral Neuropathy

Standing Calf Stretch

To do this, you must stand a few feet in front of the wall while placing your hands on the wall to keep your balance. Next, you’ll need to step back with one leg while keeping the knee straight. Make sure that your foot is standing firmly on the floor. You may need to bend your front knee slightly, and you hold this position for 20 seconds before you do three reps for each leg.

Plantar Fascia Stretch

Start by placing your heel firmly on the ground but as close to the wall as you possibly can. Keep your toes as high up in your wall. Next, lean your body forward and feel your Achilles, which is located at the bottom of your feet. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds and complete three reps per leg.

Seated Hamstring Stretch

First, you’ll need to position yourself at the edge of a hard chair. Next, you’ll need to sit up straight while putting one leg straight out front, your knee straight, your heel placed firmly on the floor, and your toes pointing up. The other leg should be bending while you keep your foot flat on the floor. Lastly, your chest should be placed over your straight leg. Hold for 20 seconds and do three reps.

Stretching as Part of Your Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment

If your doctor allows you to participate in an assisted-stretch session, feel free to book your 30-minute stretch at Stretch Zone.