Dr. Joe DeMarco, chiropractor and owner of OcraMed Health, demonstrates tight calves release techniques that you can perform at home to help loosen your tight calves.
Tight calves can be a major problem and cause of injury for many athletes. Whether you are a runner dealing with tight calves after running, play running sports, or are a weight lifter, tight calves can lead to significant mobility issues and injuries. Since the calf muscles cross both the ankle and knee joints, they can affect mobility in both areas.
Before performing fascial release work on your calves, make sure that you warm up properly. This is not the type of technique you perform first thing in the morning when you wake up. Ensure your muscles are warm and have good blood flow. Perhaps spend 10 minutes on the treadmill, perform some jumping jacks, or give yourself a tight calves massage for several minutes.
Dr. Joe demonstrates 3 highly effective tight calves release techniques in the video. When starting these techniques, begin slowly and gently. Do not apply too much pressure on your calves until you are accustomed to it. This type of work can be uncomfortable and might leave your calves sore the following day.
If you’re wondering how to fix tight calves, give these techniques a try for the next 30 days. You should notice increased flexibility in the calves, improved ankle and knee mobility, and overall better performance. Good luck!
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0:00 The Impact Of Tight Calves
0:49 How To Warm Up Tight Calf Muscles With A Broomstick
3:29 How To Release Tight Calves With A Massage Ball
11:17 Tight Calves Release Conclusion