I have so much tension in my calves, like half the calf is one tight ball. Have tried massage, foam roll, potassium, magnesium and stretching. Any other ideas?

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Try a lacrosse ball to roll out instead of a foam roller. More painful but better to target the problem area

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Sometimes calf tension isn’t really caused in the calf. Try low back stretches, work on hip flexors, and use the small roll therapy balls under feet (esp. if heels are an issue!).

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^ thank you! Just tried that out and felt some instant (albeit small) relief!

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Cool, thanks for the detailed response. You don’t randomly happen to be in Chicago and could recommend a PT? :)

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^ go to airrosti in Chicago. They work wonders. Cheap on our insurance too.

Also pickup a copy of “becoming a supple leopard” - great mobility book with tons of helpful exercises

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😂 OP, I lived in Chicago for a few years but never went to a PT there

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Thanks again

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Physical therapy? Or bodyworker who deals with athletes / has good knowledge of anatomy. The origin might be tightness / muscle impalpable elsewhere that’s just showing up in your calf. A good bodyworker can tell. Also, if you’re wearing heels, might need to take a break for a while.

Impalpable = imbalance!!

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Heels aren’t it, I’m a dude :)

Epsom salt works great. Stretch all leg areas & cut back on running & exercises that involve jumping if you're doing that.

^ I actually came across Graston in my online research, but was very skeptical. How much relief do you get from it and for how long? How painful are the sessions?

I typically do 4 - 6 sessions over the course of a month. I experience improved mobility and reduced tightness after each session. It's not something that you need to do every week for a year. However, if you don't stretch well and do preventative work, you'll likely form new adhesions and will be right back to square 1.

My physical therapist (PT) uses half of our session to Graston my legs and the other half on stretches and mobility.

The pain isn't that bad, it's definitely not pleasant. Almost like going to the dentist and getting a deep cleaning? It hurts in spots but you suffer through it because you know it'll help.

Also, a good PT should never bruise you. You'll experience a lot of redness and discomfort, but if they're bruising you, they're going way too hard.

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