Subject: RE: tight calves Originally posted by slides
So i seem to suffer from "tight calves" everyone thinks its a joke but when im running i cant seem to make it more than a few miles before i have to stop and walk due to my calves being so tight. If i stop i have to walk or else the pain is unberable.
I have tried yoga, extensive streatching, warmning up properly, correct running shoes does anyone have any suggestions or remedies from similar problems.
Routine full range of motion moderate resistance exercises can help develop flexibility and tensile strength and possibly help this if there is no other glaring condition. Standing and seated calf raises (if not on a machine at the gym, then off a block or step with bodyweight and/or one leg at a time )
I stretch a lot and am flexible, but still use the boot (Night Splint ) from time to time to keep the calves (achilles tendon ) and plantar muscles loose when just sitting relaxed at home. |