From the desk of Ms B

DANCE WITHOUT PAIN

Exercising your feet can ease discomfort - and even prevent it. To target the three most common foot aches, try these simple stretches. For best results, do each up to 3 times daily.

1. Toe Stretch - sit in chair, right leg crossed over left thigh. Interlace left fingers with right toes (as if holding hands with your foot). Squeeze fingers and toes together and hold for 10 seconds. Do 3 times with each foot.

2. Arch Massager - stand with tennis ball directly under second toe of right foot. Slowly roll ball around sole of foot for 1-3 minutes, repeat with left foot.

3. Heel Reliever - sit with right leg extended, left foot against right inner thigh. Bend forward and hook right thumb around pinky toe and left thumb around big toe (its okay to bend knee), fingers wrapped around sole. Pull back with hand to flex foot and gently press thumbs away from each other to separate toes. Hold and massage bottom of foot with fingers for 30 seconds. Do twice with each foot.