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Stretching the Deep Calf Muscles

Overview Here, you will find a few short steps for stretching the deep compartment of the calf, anatomically called the “leg” or “low-leg.” This process is not rocket science, but knowing a few pointers is helpful to make it easier and more effective. Sit Sit down in a comfortable place where you can prop your …

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Self-Care – Pain in Achilles Tendon, Maybe Calf & Arch

Here, you will find strategies for relief from pain in the Achilles tendon that may come with pain in the calf and arch of the foot. For more information about how people describe this pain pattern look at this other post. NOTE: If you don’t get good results from these self-care strategies in a short …

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Self Care – Painful, Unstable Ankle

Here, you will find strategies for relief from a painful, unstable ankle. Look at this other post for more information about how people describe this pattern. Mild Sprain? In the first 48 hours, R.I.C.E. With proper care, this should improve over 48 hours. If it doesn’t improve, or there are some bluish areas around your …

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Self Care – Seizing Hamstring

Here, you will find self-care strategies for the seizing hamstring. As well, these people often have pain in the back of the hip or calf. For more information about how people describe and create that pain, look at this other post. Side-to-Side Movements In the short term, discontinue exercise on uneven ground. This rest gives …

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Self Care – Pain Down the IT Band, Extending Behind the Ankle

Here, you will find strategies for getting relief from the pain that extends down the leg. You can find more information about how people describe, activate, and aggravate this pain pattern in this other post. If possible, discontinue running and walking on uneven ground for a short while. This gives the muscle and hip joints …

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Self Care – Pain in the mid-calf and heel

The sacrotuberous ligament a thick band of connective tissue that ties the low back, sacrum, ilium, ischium and becomes the hamstring tendon. It usually requires some persistence to resolve. Don’t use heat here. It feels good but inflammation sets in a few hours later. making this worse. The first line of defense is ice. This …

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