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Calf Muscle Stretch

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Calf Muscle Stretch

Technique Stand upright and place one foot in front of the other. Bend your front leg and keep your back leg straight. Push your heel to the ground and lean forward. Place your hands on the ground in front of you. Make sure the toes of your back leg are facing forward. Letting your toes point to one side will cause this stretch to put uneven tension on the calf muscles. Over an extended period of time, this could lead to a muscle imbalance. Muscles being stretched Primary muscle: Gastrocnemius.Secondary muscles: Tibialis posterior, flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum longus, peroneus...

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Trigger Points in the Tibialis Posterior Explained

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Trigger Points in the Tibialis Posterior Explained

In this video, Stuart Hinds explains trigger points in the tibialis posterior, the deepest muscle on the back of the leg. It helps maintain the arches of the foot. Pain may be reported when standing on tiptoes or pushing down car pedals. Referred pain patterns can include vague calf pain, with increased intensity along the Achilles tendon to the heel/sole of the foot.

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