Here, you will find strategies for relief from pain in the heel or the middle of the calf caused by trigger points in the soleus. Look at this other post for more information about how people describe this pain. Swelling in your Low Leg? See Your Doctor First Swelling in your low leg can come …
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 …
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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Here, you will find self-care strategies for relieving 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 …
This post focuses on self-care strategies for tensor fascia lata. It produces pain and tingling along the side of the thigh that may extend to the front of the shin and big toe. You can read more about how people describe those patterns in this other post. Sitting Avoid sitting while keeping the hip sharply …
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Here, you will find self-care strategies for cramping and seizing hamstrings. As well these people often have pain in the back of the hip or calf. Look at this other post for more information about how people describe and create that pain. Side-to-Side Movements In the short term, discontinue exercise on uneven ground. This rest …
Here, you will find self-care strategies for relief from pain extending down the IT band, extending behind the ankle. Additionally, in this other post, you can find more information about how people describe, activate, and aggravate this pain pattern. If possible, discontinue running and walking on uneven ground for a short while. The lateral glutes …
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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 …
Here, you will find self-care strategies that offer relief on your own from this stiff hip with a spot of pain in the groin or calf. You can also read more about how people describe this pain and the activities that typically create the problem in this post. This problem heals more quickly and with less …
