How do I improve flexability in my feet?

Question: How do I improve flexability in my feet!?

Ok, I have been dancing for 4 years now (im only 15) and when I try to point my foot into the curve I want, I get the worst pain in the arch of my foot!. And it runs up the middle of my foot and I have to put all my weight on that foot to get it to stop!. How do I stop this from happening!?!?!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Proper stretching of both feet helps or you can start seeing a massage therapist to help stretch and loosen the muscles some!. You need permission from your mom or they won't massage you (you mom needs to also be present at the spa/therapist's office)!.

hope it helps!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

you are probably getting charlie horse so just stretching it out will help
also they have these things called dr!. roths arch band supports that could help at discountdance!.com

http://www!.discountdance!.com/frame_set!.p!.!.!.

also excersise bands

http://www!.discountdance!.com/frame_set!.p!.!.!.

i also while im sitting in class or standing in line and stuff and im barefoot or wearing sandals i go on the ball of my foot and then roll through so im on the top of my toes ( one foot at a time) so like im putting pressure on my arch its a habit and has helped my arch in pointe
hope it helps
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The poster before me answered the question well, but I'd recommend asking your dance teacher too!. S/he's surely dealt with the problem before!.Www@QuestionHome@Com