2 Calf Stretches To Help Alleviate Your Heel Pain If You Have Plantar Fascitis

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I've never been one to call a doctor with minor ailments. While that sounds good on the surface, it can mean that a condition gets so bad that professional treatment becomes necessary. That is why I found myself in the office of a local podiatrist last year. It started with a pain in my right heel. I tried all sorts of over the counter products and nothing helped. When the pain got bad enough to keep me awake at night, I finally sought medical help. After months of suffering, it took nothing more than a minor procedure to take care of the problem. If you have pain in the feet, ankles, legs, or knees, don't waste time trying home remedies. See a podiatrist today. I'm betting that the professional can get rid of your pain quickly and save you weeks of suffering.

2 Calf Stretches To Help Alleviate Your Heel Pain If You Have Plantar Fascitis

14 July 2016
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Inflammation in the band of tissue near your heel and toes can result in constant heel pain. Applying too much pressure to this area can end up aggravating your heel even further. Therefore, it is important to get your heel checked out by a doctor since you may be suffering from plantar fasciitis. The easiest way to heal your inflammation is by staying off of your feet for weeks. This can be difficult to do if you have daily obligations. Performing daily calf stretches can help to reduce the inflammation that is causing heel pain quicker than just resting your feet. Fortunately, there are a few calf exercises that you can incorporate into your morning routine. 

Stretch Your Calves Against a Wall

Tense calf muscles can cause a number of issues with your flexibility, but they can often result in heel pain. In order to help loosen up your calves, you can use a wall to perform stretches. Stand arms length away from a wall. Place one leg in front of you until your toes touch the wall. Place the other foot behind you until you feel a slight stretch in your calves. If the stretch is too tight, then you can bend your knees or move your legs closer to your body. In addition, use the wall in front of you for support, but avoid leaning into the wall. Hold this stretch for a few minutes, then switch sides. Perform this stretch several times a day in order to help loosen your leg muscles and reduce any heel pain.

Heel Raise Stretch

Heel raises are often performed to help strengthen and stretch your calf muscles. In order to perform the heel raises, simply stand on a level floor with your feet hip length apart. Apply your body weight to your toes as you raise your heels off of the ground. If you struggle with balance, then you can place a chair in front of you and hold onto it as you perform the stretches. Once your heels are off the ground, hold the stretch for a few minutes before placing your heels back onto the floor. It is important to look at your posture while you perform this exercise. Leaning forward can end up injuring your body.

Relaxed and healthy calf muscles can help to promote healthy feet and legs. Therefore, use the calf stretches to help alleviate any heel pain that you may be experiencing. Talk to a doctor, like ETL Podiatry, for more help.