"Famous" Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck present the 10 best ever calf muscle stretches and pain relief techniques. Check out the Products Bob and Brad LOVE on their Amazon Channel: www.amazon.com...
THANKS SO MUCH!! i did a hard 400 metre repeat session yesterday and after my right calf started to cramp up and was so tight. i did the classic calf stretches but they didnt work. Then i tried the foot stretch at the beginning of the video that also stretches the soleus or the lower calf muscle and i felt the pain release after a minute of doing this stretch! so helpful thanks so much and hopefully it stays this way!
I was looking for this my calf were paining because of running exercise from few week thank you guys for the wonderful video with lot of information keep going
Always brilliant! As someone returning to fitness in my spare time, these stretches help relieve muscle pain and the best part is... they are simple and easy! Cheers boys!
I don’t know if y’all realize how hilarious you are, but I really enjoyed watching this 😂 thanks for the stretches. I’m a new jogger and my calf muscles have been so tight!
Really nice video. Some great stretches that I was not aware of. I would be curious to hear your thoughts on Active Isolated Stretching, especially concerning newer research and techniques that suggest that the > 10 second stretch is counterproductive vs. a series of 2 second stretches. I am really new to the Active Isolated Stretching technique, but have found that a greater range of motion is achieved with this technique than with the more traditional extended hold (10+ seconds) that we are accustomed to. Thanks for sharing, guys.
Great video! If you have active plantar fascia pain should you use the quadruped plantar fascia stretch that you demonstrate? Would it further tear the fascia which is already damaged? Can fascia actually stretch? Thanks so much!
I really enjoy watching your videos. I am currently having some lower calf leg tightness, and it seems that I'm getting lots of vericose veins, also. When I'm on my feet all day it's worse especially the next day, it seems. I woke up last night, and this morning with Charles horse pains. My question is, if my blood pressure medication seems to relax the pain, would this mean the pain may be venous rather than structural in origin? If so, then would these exercises still benefit me, or would you give different exercise regime for arterial pain? Tia.
i think you are suffering from circulation issues, which I have in my legs. I found that laying on my back with my butt against a wall and legs straight up for about 5-10 minutes really helps. Also wearing compression stockings. Your condition is venial however stretching and foam rollers will also loosen those fibers so you can get more blood flow as well. it may never get better because with age it gets worse but it definitely slows progression,
Hey I have plantar fasciitis and I was wondering if you would recommend the tennis ball/foam roller workouts before or after I’ve done my traditional stretches of the fascia and calf?
When standing I cannot lift my left heel off the ground and can feel no tension in my calf regardless of what exercises I perform. This was the result from a back injury and I have a permanent limp. Any suggestions how I can improve the situation ?
I notice your slant board is about 30 degrees......while the one on your amazon page is about 18 degrees. While I can imagine the lower slant board is to prevent injury.....what is your take on that, Bob or Brad?
Hey Bob and Brad, I'm very active (crossfit and run almost on a daily basis) I never experienced any serious injuries only the normal soreness pain and some joint pain associated with age (I'm 38). that being said, about a month ago I after playing one game of bowling I couldn't lift my left foot and my big toe was flexing inward. After researching online base on my symptoms I had "drop foot" and it lasted for about 3 days it really freaked me out. I currently feel mild pain and tightness in the engaging muscle when I raise the ball of my left foot from the floor ( pressing gas pedal motion). My question is there any recommendations, stretches, exercise, ect. to prevent drop foot? thank you, just subscribed.
Deep recurring gastroc strain from sprints etc over years, very difficult to stretch and strengthen. I go from ice to heat then rest for like 5-6 weeks and try again. Strain occurs when I try to give it the gas. It’s outer portion back right calf. Tried every stretch massage etc
Since 4 year onwards iam getting calf pain with burning sole ...and I can't tolerate .along with pain sedation will be cm..y iam suffering please can u tell me suggestions
Should you warm up muscles first to do any of these exercises? Also I used a foam roller for a while and few weeks back used one and I pulled a muscle? What went wrong
The 1st stretch you did on all 4s, can you do that with shoes or the way you were doing it? I am playing basketball now and I just got the planter fasciitis on both heels out of no where and I am trying to learn through you guys
I recently had a PCL Surgery (its been 6 weeks) and after surgery I am having a Calf muscle pain and numbness on upper calf muscle and I was told by my physiotherapy to apply hot water , I did for 10 days but I am getting too much pain and from last 3 days I am applying Ice (Not to part where I have numbness) and stopped hot water. Can I do this stretches in the video . will it not have any impact on my PCL construction. your suggestions greatly appreciated.
The last exercise showed in the vdo; the ribbon stretching. I can not perform that. I think I have pain in my back hamstring and then it went down on my exact back knee muscles where the root of the culf muscles joint. Now it has gone down my culf muscle after I have performed an exercise invented by me. It consists of a pillow, putting my right side (my right leg is affected). I lay down on my right side and put the pillow the right side of my thigh. It gives a firm pressure on my hamstring right outside muscle. It's a sort of pleasure to me. But it strengthens my culf muscle pain. Now it's hard to walk for me sometimes. When I bend forward I feel a bad stretching at my back of the knee, where culf muscles joint. What do I do, except visiting a doctor? :D
Please and PLEASE HELP 😀 I had ORIF ankle 6 wks ago. My surgeon does not want 2 order PT for 3 more wks. I see my calf is atrophy. I'm NWB status. What can I do from w/c or bed NOW. Thank you guys SO MUCH !! God bless 😀
Quick question, If I walk long 3 miles and I feel a slight pull , thst should be good right because the pain isn’t uncomfortable and I’m making the fibers stronger right? Or am I way off . My walking pace feels like a massage for my calf
Uggg I can't do this as I broke my femur and can't get on my knees. But I do need something to build my calf that has a lot of atrophy from not walking since I also shattered my heel.
So my gym finally opened after the COVID lock-down. Two months of sitting home, nothing to do except tell myself, "Well, they closed the gym, so I might as well just eat whatever I want." As it turns out, it IS possible to pack on 30 pounds of fat in just two months, and without eating sweets. Anyway, I went to the gym for the first time in two months yesterday, jumped on the treadmill, and within two minutes had the worst muscle cramp of my life on the lateral side of my left calf. Not sure if that's considered calf muscles or not, because it was half way up my lower leg, all the way on the lateral side of my leg. In any event, I could only make it about ten minutes on the treadmill before it became so excruciating that I couldn't continue. Within about 15 minutes of stopping the pain went away, and haven't had a problem since. I'm about to head back to the gym for a second try, but want to see if there is some sort of stretches I can do to avoid that happening again.
Damn this helped holy shit lol...the first two stretches help did 3 sets on the first one and the basic calf stretch on the 2nd one only like 2 sets and eased into it was stuff but loses my fear of it hurting and stretched it to where it was manageable and there I am walking kinda normal I am not walking like a person with high heels anymore 😅👍
I am getting so much pain in shin I am begging anyone if they know. I have gone to so many doctors (also have rob in tibia) the pain starts sometimes in my calves but there’s a huge indent on my shin and I’m used to pain but I am in tears I have been to pt since 2015 in and off it’s not shin splints bc I don’t know how to run after my accident plz help
I have an annular tear in L5-S1 and the disc material has come out which is pinching the nerve...I have numbness in my back down through the right leg...Tingling sensations and radiations but no pain except for my right calf which is sore...Please suggest something...
Docs, I tweaked my calf 2months ago just stepping down off a step ladder while painting. It just fired up as I quickly stepped backwards off the ladder. I walk about 50mi/month in a hilly area. The calf will get better with no symptoms and I can walk faster again then all of a sudden it will snap and it is super tight. I will let it rest a couple days and massage it a bit before I walk and adjust my speed as tolerated. But then it gets tweaked again usually just walking. I do stretches before & during my walks. And now my hamstring is acting up (like ya'll say it effects other muscle groups) so I am gonna commit to more stretching and muscle massage (adding in the foam roller one). I am 46 - could this take awhile to stop getting re-irritated? Does this behavior sound normal with the calf trying to heal? When I do unweighted 90 degree step ups on a step box my calf gets really upset on the step down motion if that makes sense. It is like it goes super tight after couple reps then says no more and stays super tight for a couple days. Massage & stretching helps, I start back slowly increasing walking speed then a week goes by and snap again. 🤔 I do not have much understanding on this in why it keeps getting re-irritated. Any guidance? I appreciate all your excellent videos and life work of helping people. God is using you to serve others 🙌🏼
That IS helpful Doc. Thank you. I will continue learning about the healing needs. be patient, and change my workout. I had an ankle area strain/tear that took almost 2yrs to be symptom free. I appreciate ya'll so much. ⭐
