There are a number of reasons why an ankle may be sore. The soreness could be due to strain or a sprain or possibly some type of abrasion during an accident. Depending on the origin of the soreness, you may need to use several different strategies in order to bring some relief to your...
Stretch the quadriceps -- the large thigh muscles -- by lifting your right ankle toward your buttocks with your right hand. Support your weight by holding on to a stationary object, such as a countertop, with your left hand. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds. Repeat this on the other side...
Apply a cold compress to your sore Achilles tendon for 20 minutes at a time. Do this frequently throughout the day. Wrap your entire ankle in an Ace bandage and use claw clips to secure it. Make sure the bandage is compressing your calve muscles. According to the Mayo Clinic, this can ...
helping prevent sore feet after a long hike. Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you. Place a resistance band around the bottom of your right foot. Cross your left leg over your right at the ankle, pressing your left foot into the band as you do ...
We get it all the time…”I have soreness in my lower legs!”“My ankle’s swollen!” When it comes to assessing a calf muscle injury in runners, you’ve GOT to be specific. If we can’t identify the source of the pain and which muscles are tight, we can’t properly “fix” an...
Calves.Your shins are incline at the bottom of your Squat. They end vertical at the top. This ankle movement works your main calf muscles: yourgastrocnemiusandsoleus. But don’t expect miracles. Genetics play a large role when it comes to building bigger calves. ...
Calves.Your shins are incline at the bottom of your Squat. They end vertical at the top. This ankle movement works your main calf muscles: yourgastrocnemiusandsoleus. But don’t expect miracles. Genetics play a large role when it comes to building bigger calves. ...
Make sure your hand is under the ball during your swing, and release it smoothly in line with your ankle. If you’re not sure about your form, ask a friend or coach to watch and offer tips. 2. Playing Too Often Without Rest
Having an itchy butt may be embarrassing, but rectal itching is common. Learn the causes of a sore or itchy bum crack and how to treat it.
What is a proper running foot strike? There’s not one perfect foot strike for everyone. A lot of people swear by a midfoot landing to be the best and the most efficient foot strike. And that’s true for many runners. However, there are plenty of injury-free people who run on their...