Tight Calves?

JenniferLynWhatx

They were bad yesterday but today I can barely straighten my legs or walk! That's what I get for trying to do yoga I guess haha

Any advice?

lorierin22

active stretching, ice, and compression sleeves. that's what I do when my calves are tight/sore.

Sam_I_Am77

If your calves are that tight, like overly tight, you probably need static stretching in-place of active isolation or dynamic stretching. Find a calf stretch that you feel really hits it well and make sure you hold the stretch for a minimum of 30-seconds. You should also consider taking ibuprofen to reduce an inflammation, ice might help as well.

Hornsby

Stretching is about the only thing that helps my calves. Maybe some ice if I work them hard. Good luck to you.

ebrookewa

I've been on a steady calf recovery, strengthening, and tightness reduction regimen for about a year now. A few things that work for me (and everyone is different), is to do light warm-ups before my actual exercise (whether it's tennis, gym class, or treadmill). I jog, do jumping jacks, do forward and reverse lunges, and hop/side step (as if on an agility ladder). Then I do some light calf stretches (off of a step if there's one). I roll each calf/achilles before working out, and wear compression sleeves, as well as k-tape. After working out, I definitely use ice packs and a foam roller, and do more stretching (holding the calf stretches longer). Good luck!

alyhuggan

Finished off legs with calves today! 60 seconds on one of those vibrating thingies always loosens them off a bit for me! If you don't have access to one of those try foam rolling them!

sunglasses_and_ocean_waves

roll a tennis ball along the tight muscles. You will want to cry, but it will feel so much better afterward.

47Jacqueline

Static stretching - no ballistic moves. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds.

Heel raises, toe raises, stand on a step and lower your heels.

sunglasses_and_ocean_waves wrote: »

roll a tennis ball along the tight muscles. You will want to cry, but it will feel so much better afterward.

and ^this^

zipa78

Excessive sweating will make my calves rock hard, so make sure that you are properly hydrated and get enough salt + magnesium. I'm not saying that this would be the cause in this case, but just something to remember. My calves are the first place where I start to feel the loss of salts and water.

Sam_I_Am77

47Jacqueline wrote: »

Static stretching - no ballistic moves. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds.

Actually, you need a minimum of 30-sec's for the stretch to be effective, anything less is a waste of time.