Foam Rolling The Calves
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The calves can be painful to foam roll, but can make a big difference in relieving foot pain, plantar fasciitis pain, and many other calf, knee and foot pains. The benefits from the pain are worth it.
When foam rolling your calves, it’s EASY to roll right in the middle of the calf and AVOID ANY OF THE PAINFUL AREAS, which the point. Instead of avoiding the painful areas, just use less pressure.
Roll all parts of the calf, so the middle, outside and inside, and also the top.
1. Beginner’s Start: Drape Both Legs Over The Roller And Rolling Mid-Calf To Ankle
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2. Next, Lift Up Your Hips With Your Arms, Roll Your Calves From Ankle To Knee
This is a great core and arm workout! I love double duty exercises, stretches or foam rolling!
This takes practice. Once you are comfortable with the simple rolling, try leaning your hips to one side to roll the inside or outside of your calf.
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3. Lean To Each Side, Rolling The Inner Or Outer Calf
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4. Turn Over and Roll the Front/Top
5. Lean To Roll the Far Outside Top
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Conclusion for Foam Rolling The Calves
Foam rolling the calves can be painful, but can help reduce knee pain, foot pain, hip pain, plantar fasciitis pain.
These exercises can also help loosen tight areas, encourage flexibility and increase circulation.
Do these 3 times per week, as a warm up to any exercise and after exercise to warm down.
Please leave a comment if you have any concerns or questions!
