Achilles Pain People primarily complain of pain along the Achilles tendon. The pain seems to travel from the Achilles through the heel to the arch. It is distressing, especially for active people. Athletes with a more stable foot position in their activity, like cycling, often refer to this Achilles referral as “tightness.” Often, Calf and …
Want to skip ahead?Here’s a link to my post about getting relief on your own. Aching Along the Side of the Leg The people complain of pain down the side of the leg. Most frequently, they focus on the thigh. When questioned, they will often say that it extends down the calf. Understanding where the …
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People usually complain of pain in the center of their calf but sometimes, they complain of pain at the top of their thigh or the heel pain. They may have one or all three. It bothers when while seated or they complain of calf pain at night when the leg on that side is drawn …
Want to skip ahead?Here’s a link to my post about getting relief on your own. People have pain in their calf or groin with a stiff hip. The pain is usually the greater concern. And, one of the two complaints usually dominate: Specific Pain People complain of a specific spot on the upper, outside of …
Want to skip ahead?Here’s a link to my post about getting relief on your own. People often complain that they have twisted their ankle and wonder if it is sprained. They associate it with stepping off a curb where the ball of the foot hits the curb, and the outside edge of the foot twists …
Want to skip ahead?Here’s a link to my post about getting relief on your own. These people grab their hamstring and talk about how painful it is. They are often quite careful about not stretching their hamstrings too aggressively. Also, the back of the thigh often cramps when flexing the knee to touch the heel to …
