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Pain Center of the Calf

Pain in the Center of the Muscle Patients complain of diffuse pain in the center of their calf. Like the other soleus trigger point, This bothers them when they have prolonged immobility, like sleeping. Additionally, it bothers them when they have sudden lengthening of the calf. Typically, this happened in a misstep, going up stairs […]

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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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Tibialis Posterior – Functional Anatomy

Overview The tibialis posterior is a long muscle extending along the low leg’s deep posterior compartment. The complexity and variability of the insertion tendon complicate its anatomy. That insertion usually includes most of the bones in the foot’s arch. Origin Insertion Function Nerve The tibialis posterior is deep to all the posterior low leg muscles.

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Lateral Low Leg – Neuromuscular Protocol

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Peroneus Longus – Massage Therapy Notes

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Peroneus Longus – Functional Anatomy

Overview Peroneus longus, also called fibularis longus, is a lateral low leg muscle. It wraps around the lateral foot and attaches to the inferior surface. The anatomy s complicated by variations in the attachments. Origin Insertion Function Nerve Peroneus longus, along with peroneus brevis, and with some stabilization from the tibialis posterior, evert the foot.

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Painful Heel when Running or Sleeping

Focused on the Heel People complain of diffuse pain in the bottom of the heel. Often, they talk about pain when stepping onto the heel, running, or resting. Typically, they are protective when moving the ankle. They may have been told that they have heel spurs. These patients don’t usually complain about pain along the

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