You can stimulate the proprioceptors in the foot by using a gentle pressure over the inside of the foot. The small spikes reduce pain, and calm inflammation. They can also activate the inner nerve in your foot called the Deep Peroneal Nerve that’s responsible for firing all the little muscles in your foot, ankle, and lower leg that basically catch you from falling.
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Proprioception, otherwise known as kinesthesia, is your body’s ability to sense movement, action, and location. It’s present in every muscle movement you have. It is especially important to have good proprioception in the feet, because they are the first contact point that we have to the ground. This means that they play a critical role in balance and reaction time. The foot contains an incredible number of bones, joints, muscles, and amazing biomechanics. The feet are composed of 26 bones and 33 joints. Proprioceptors live in ligaments, and ligaments connect bones to make joints. There are lots of bones, joints, and ligaments that can be activated—therefore lots of proprioceptors.