Exercising and Stretching
Well, you probably read about resting your articulation in a previous section and now read about exercise and feel confused about it. Should you rest or exercise? The answer depends on your injury type because sometimes it is sedentary behavior that contributes to lower leg pain. And even if you’re resting, sometimes stretching is recommended, and your doctor may prescribe physical therapy, which includes some exercises you can do at home.
Strengthening your calves once again and working on the flexibility of your lower leg muscles is also essential to prevent future injuries. There are different stretches you can try for calf pain or shin pain. For instance:
- Gastrocnemius calf stretch: With your hands on the wall and your body straight, put one foot behind your body, flat on the floor. Keep the leg straight and the heel down, then bend the front knee. Feel the stretch in your calves for 30 seconds and repeat up to 3 times for each leg.
- Soleus calf stretch: With your hands on the wall and your body straight, put one foot behind your body, flat on the floor. Bend the knee of your back leg while keeping the heel down and hold it for 30 seconds. Repeat up to 3 times for each leg.
- Achilles tendon standing stretch: Use a stair step and hold on to a rail for balance. With the balls of your feet on the edge of a step, hang the heel until you feel the stretch. Hold it for 30 seconds and repeat up to 3 times for each leg.