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   How can calf stretches help relieve pain?

   • Learning how to effectively stretch the calf muscles can help reduce tightness, soreness, and pain in these muscles. People may develop tight calf muscles as a result of overactivity or insufficient stretching. Calf stretches can help relieve associated soreness and pain.

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   What are calf stretches?

   • Calf stretches are a vital part of rehab for a whole range of foot and ankle problems. Tightness in the calf can affect the position of the foot, the way it moves and our balance. It is a common cause of both foot pain and knee pain. The calf is formed by two muscles that work together to pull the toes down.

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   What muscles do calf stretches work?

   • The calf muscle works to pull the foot downwards (plantarflexion) and stabilise the ankle. As we walk, run and jump, the calf muscle pulls the heel up to give us power we need to push up off the ground. Calf stretches ensure the muscles can work most efficiently. What Else Can Help?

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   How can a physiotherapist help with calf pain?

   • A physiotherapist or orthopedic surgeon can help develop a personalized program. Stretches can help relieve tightness and pain in the calf muscles when the discomfort results from overactivity or insufficient stretching. Massages and cold or hot compresses can also help.

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   How can I improve my calf muscles?

   • If that feels challenging, visit the calf workout section for simple ways to improve the strength and endurance of your calf muscles. You may also benefit from stretching out the foot too - visit the ankle stretches section for more exercises that can help reduce foot, ankle, calk and knee pain.

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   Do calf stretches feel stronger than soleus stretches?

   • Correct Position: Due to the anatomy of the calf muscles you have to stretch each calf muscle separately. Gastrocnemius stretches tend to feel stronger than Soleus stretches. Gastrocnemius: this calf muscle starts above the knee so the knee needs to be straight when stretching it.

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   Nov 2, 2023 · How can calf stretches help? To avoid or reduce calf tightness, static stretches (which are held in place) can make a big difference—they’ll help loosen up the deepest parts of your muscle ...

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   • Lying Calf Stretch. Starting Position: Sit on the floor with the leg to be stretched straight out in front of you. Place a towel or belt around the ball of your foot and hold the ends.
   • Seated Calf Stretch. Starting Position: Sit in a chair with the leg to be stretched straight out in front of you. Place a towel or belt around the ball of your foot and hold the ends.
   • Standing Gastrocnemius Stretch. Starting Position: Stand facing a wall and step the leg to be stretched back behind you. Make sure your toes are pointing straight forwards.
   • Standing Soleus Stretch. Starting Position: Stand facing a wall and step the leg to be stretched back behind you. Make sure your toes are pointing straight forwards.

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   Standing calf stretch. 28. You should do this exercise while sitting or lying down. Bending your ankle down and back is one repetition. Place the heel of one foot on the floor with your toes pointing towards the ceiling. The other foot should be firmly planted on the floor. Slowly begin to point your toes forwards.

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   • Calf muscle stretch with or without a wall. There are two general techniques for stretching the calf muscles. One requires a wall, and the other does not.
   • Heel cord stretch with bent knee. This stretch requires the use of a wall. Step 1: Stand with the right leg in front of the left leg. Step 2: Lightly bend the back (left) knee and point the toes inward a little.
   • Towel Stretch. This stretch requires a hand towel. Step 1: Sit on the floor with both legs straight out in front. Step 2: Loop the hand towel around the ball of one foot.
   • Calf raises. This requires a tabletop or chair for support. Step 1: Stand with equal body weight on each foot. Hold on to a tabletop or the back of a chair for balance.

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8. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 321446Calf pain: 9 causes, treatment, and stretches

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   • Muscle cramp. Calf muscle cramps are usually temporary but can cause significant pain and discomfort. Causes of calf muscle cramps include: dehydration.
   • Muscle strain. A calf muscle strain occurs when the muscle fibers in the calf tear either partially or completely. The symptoms will vary depending on the severity of the strain, but most people will experience sudden, sharp pain and tenderness at the calf muscle site.
   • Arterial claudication. A person may experience calf pain due to narrowing or blockages in the arteries that supply blood flow to the legs. This is known as arterial claudication.
   • Neurogenic claudication. Neurogenic claudication occurs when the nerves that go to the legs are pinched, affecting their ability to communicate with the lower legs.

9. health.usnews.com › health-care › patient-adviceCalf Stretches to Relieve Muscle Pain | U.S. News

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   Jun 24, 2020 · Regular stretching can help relieve calf pain and muscle tightness. This article shows every day stretches to relieve muscle pain. Proper stretching can help mildly injured calf muscles regain...

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