10 Best Ever Calf Muscle Stretches & Pain Relief Techniques (Gatrocnemius)

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  • Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
  • "Famous" Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck present the 10 best ever calf muscle stretches and pain relief techniques.
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  • @sukhmeetgill4296
    @sukhmeetgill4296 4 года назад +73

    Yo these dudes were not famous when I first watched a video, now they really are. These dudes spoke their fame into existence

  • @nsw_27
    @nsw_27 Год назад +5

    I love you guys so much 😂
    Whenever something is tight or I’m in pain, you’re my go to.

  • @Maggiemae33
    @Maggiemae33 7 лет назад +11

    Thanks for making the world a little more pain free!

  • @natanelkarp9826
    @natanelkarp9826 3 года назад +11

    THANKS SO MUCH!! i did a hard 400 metre repeat session yesterday and after my right calf started to cramp up and was so tight. i did the classic calf stretches but they didnt work. Then i tried the foot stretch at the beginning of the video that also stretches the soleus or the lower calf muscle and i felt the pain release after a minute of doing this stretch! so helpful thanks so much and hopefully it stays this way!

    • @2_572
      @2_572 Год назад

      Did it start that way, have you gotten better?

  • @anytown3821
    @anytown3821 7 лет назад +24

    Always brilliant! As someone returning to fitness in my spare time, these stretches help relieve muscle pain and the best part is... they are simple and easy!
    Cheers boys!

  • @FrozenSurf
    @FrozenSurf 7 лет назад +138

    Is that a giant Oreo on the shelf under the table/bed?!

  • @sunitameena1
    @sunitameena1 6 лет назад +9

    I was looking for this my calf were paining because of running exercise from few week thank you guys for the wonderful video with lot of information keep going

  • @emily.rangel
    @emily.rangel 4 года назад +17

    “Just take a nap Bob”
    Why am I laughing so much?? 😂 1:43

  • @jegerbest89
    @jegerbest89 2 года назад +1

    Best intro ever on all RUclips

  • @sen6922
    @sen6922 6 лет назад +8

    Really good video, helped me with the pain in my calves.

  • @DSMLNR
    @DSMLNR 4 года назад +7

    Haha the intro song.. Cool. Good vid. Helped out a bunch

  • @chelsnicole5005
    @chelsnicole5005 3 года назад +5

    This has helped me so much! 🤯 on a weight loss journey and my calves were so tight all the time

  • @wahabkhaled4151
    @wahabkhaled4151 2 года назад +1

    Thank you that’s was helpful

  • @mariawilson2595
    @mariawilson2595 3 года назад +1

    I was in pain after doing a few sets less pain , thank you both xxx

  • @vasocreta
    @vasocreta 6 лет назад +5

    Really nice video. Some great stretches that I was not aware of.
    I would be curious to hear your thoughts on Active Isolated Stretching, especially concerning newer research and techniques that suggest that the > 10 second stretch is counterproductive vs. a series of 2 second stretches.
    I am really new to the Active Isolated Stretching technique, but have found that a greater range of motion is achieved with this technique than with the more traditional extended hold (10+ seconds) that we are accustomed to.
    Thanks for sharing, guys.

  • @EddieDBama
    @EddieDBama 6 лет назад +3

    WOW! I was looking for something to work on my plantar fascia, and BOOM! Y'all delivered with the quadruped stretch. Muy Serioso! Great video gents!

  • @cathyhorvitz5248
    @cathyhorvitz5248 7 лет назад +7

    Great video! If you have active plantar fascia pain should you use the quadruped plantar fascia stretch that you demonstrate? Would it further tear the fascia which is already damaged? Can fascia actually stretch? Thanks so much!

  • @amberkayjay8027
    @amberkayjay8027 Год назад +1

    I don’t know if y’all realize how hilarious you are, but I really enjoyed watching this 😂 thanks for the stretches. I’m a new jogger and my calf muscles have been so tight!

  • @Schmelliottt
    @Schmelliottt 4 года назад +1

    Me being a Gopher track athlete with the worst calves on the planet this really helped and I appreciate you guys!

  • @orlandoducati
    @orlandoducati 7 лет назад +7

    two great guys!

  • @jokubrik6597
    @jokubrik6597 4 года назад +2

    This really helped me, thanks guys!! :)

  • @beamboy420
    @beamboy420 4 года назад +1

    Foam rolling calf muscles helps my chronic foot pain quite a bit. Wished they discussed how calf muscles can cause foot pain more.

  • @mpcanal3
    @mpcanal3 Год назад

    Very helpful & very funny. Thank you for creating and sharing

  • @lolgirl9981
    @lolgirl9981 3 года назад +3

    Thank u so much felt relief as soon as I did your techniques 🤸🏾‍♀️

  • @shannonsutherland2450
    @shannonsutherland2450 6 лет назад +1

    Awesome thanks guys

  • @sandaysunday7997
    @sandaysunday7997 6 лет назад +3

    I really enjoy watching your videos. I am currently having some lower calf leg tightness, and it seems that I'm getting lots of vericose veins, also. When I'm on my feet all day it's worse especially the next day, it seems. I woke up last night, and this morning with Charles horse pains. My question is, if my blood pressure medication seems to relax the pain, would this mean the pain may be venous rather than structural in origin? If so, then would these exercises still benefit me, or would you give different exercise regime for arterial pain? Tia.

    • @paulmasonmiller
      @paulmasonmiller 6 лет назад +2

      i think you are suffering from circulation issues, which I have in my legs. I found that laying on my back with my butt against a wall and legs straight up for about 5-10 minutes really helps. Also wearing compression stockings. Your condition is venial however stretching and foam rollers will also loosen those fibers so you can get more blood flow as well. it may never get better because with age it gets worse but it definitely slows progression,

  • @bruceinglis4576
    @bruceinglis4576 2 года назад

    Thank you Guys, you found my years problem. You're simply great.
    Thank you,
    Bruce Inglis
    New Zealand

  • @jimmy45yea
    @jimmy45yea 6 лет назад +4

    How did you guys meet you should make a video about it lol ??? You two are great

  • @squeakybeak7832
    @squeakybeak7832 2 года назад

    Thank you. This is great for achilles tendonitis.

    • @BobandBrad
      @BobandBrad  2 года назад +1

      You're very welcome!
      Bob

  • @PaulDickson7
    @PaulDickson7 4 года назад +1

    Love the banta between these two

  • @Bingo-FLip
    @Bingo-FLip 3 года назад +2

    Hey I have plantar fasciitis and I was wondering if you would recommend the tennis ball/foam roller workouts before or after I’ve done my traditional stretches of the fascia and calf?

  • @deidraproctor6131
    @deidraproctor6131 3 года назад +1

    Jumped rope and couldn't believe the pain in my calves...ouch!!! Thanks for the info!

  • @sundancer7381
    @sundancer7381 6 лет назад

    Thanks ever! Great series of stretches!

  • @maxxwiersum4685
    @maxxwiersum4685 2 года назад

    I love the old-school retro awesome intro

  • @quincyjagnow9324
    @quincyjagnow9324 3 года назад

    Thank you

  • @phaseprojects2375
    @phaseprojects2375 5 лет назад +6

    Is it a good idea to warm up before stretching?

    • @YeNZeC
      @YeNZeC 4 года назад +3

      Yeah. Just do jogging on the spot for a minute or two don't need to go crazy. Get blood to th surrounding area

  • @hoodiefoodie9393
    @hoodiefoodie9393 6 лет назад +94

    They talk exactly alike but they look completely different people lol

    • @natedonthate4291
      @natedonthate4291 4 года назад +4

      YES LOL

    • @nameless27
      @nameless27 4 года назад +1

      I think they look the same with completely different outfits

  • @lakshmis579
    @lakshmis579 Год назад

    Thanks lot sir v try this

  • @ridewithduke2502
    @ridewithduke2502 5 лет назад +1

    yes you guys are best PT in internet
    Love from nepal

  • @mahendradoshi6709
    @mahendradoshi6709 4 года назад +3

    Hi Bob and Brad
    Where can I buy the small calf stretch
    Can you send the link to purchase it.
    Thanks in advance

  • @cynthiascott8639
    @cynthiascott8639 Год назад

    Can you do this with the ball on the floor, with Ganglion Cyst.

  • @spacejerkz
    @spacejerkz 2 года назад

    The intro song 😅😅😅 Yall are hilarious

  • @MamaOfRooNTammi
    @MamaOfRooNTammi 3 года назад

    Hi. do you suggest stretching BEFORE and AFTER exercises ??

  • @fithomesteader1523
    @fithomesteader1523 7 лет назад +2

    Can you give me the link to the video on making that wedge please.

  • @sundancer7381
    @sundancer7381 4 года назад +1

    I notice your slant board is about 30 degrees......while the one on your amazon page is about 18 degrees. While I can imagine the lower slant board is to prevent injury.....what is your take on that, Bob or Brad?

  • @lauseba6990
    @lauseba6990 5 лет назад

    awesome videos guys.. TQ

  • @texasborderbandit
    @texasborderbandit 7 лет назад +1

    Hey Bob and Brad, I'm very active (crossfit and run almost on a daily basis) I never experienced any serious injuries only the normal soreness pain and some joint pain associated with age (I'm 38). that being said, about a month ago I after playing one game of bowling I couldn't lift my left foot and my big toe was flexing inward. After researching online base on my symptoms I had "drop foot" and it lasted for about 3 days it really freaked me out. I currently feel mild pain and tightness in the engaging muscle when I raise the ball of my left foot from the floor ( pressing gas pedal motion). My question is there any recommendations, stretches, exercise, ect. to prevent drop foot? thank you, just subscribed.

  • @peterhutchinson7846
    @peterhutchinson7846 6 лет назад +9

    When standing I cannot lift my left heel off the ground and can feel no tension in my calf regardless of what exercises I perform. This was the result from a back injury and I have a permanent limp. Any suggestions how I can improve the situation ?

  • @FreeChavez
    @FreeChavez 3 года назад

    Oh I needed this

  • @ellaheap4296
    @ellaheap4296 2 года назад

    First one was really helpful (:

  • @andrewdarren2617
    @andrewdarren2617 3 года назад +2

    I’m studying physical therapy and trust me they’ve taught me more than I learn at uni

  • @titi9238
    @titi9238 3 года назад

    My PT didn't tell me to do those stair stretches with shoes on! Am going to try them with my running shoes now.

  • @redmartinez96
    @redmartinez96 7 лет назад

    You should talk about the difference between a physical therapist, orthopedist and a quiropractor. And which one should we go for a herniated disc.

  • @jstra
    @jstra 4 года назад

    What kind of asshole clicks "dislike" on a Bob and Brad video? Forgive them Bob and Brad. They know not what they do.

  • @hirepimike
    @hirepimike 2 года назад

    Deep recurring gastroc strain from sprints etc over years, very difficult to stretch and strengthen. I go from ice to heat then rest for like 5-6 weeks and try again. Strain occurs when I try to give it the gas. It’s outer portion back right calf. Tried every stretch massage etc

  • @alexismerrilldragonqueen6552
    @alexismerrilldragonqueen6552 2 года назад

    These exercises are also great for hammertoe!

  • @healthyconscious3883
    @healthyconscious3883 3 года назад

    Nice video!

  • @dianegreen4585
    @dianegreen4585 3 года назад

    Should you warm up muscles first to do any of these exercises? Also I used a foam roller for a while and few weeks back used one and I pulled a muscle? What went wrong

  • @0IlIIIl0
    @0IlIIIl0 2 года назад

    SKOL! Thank you gentlemen :)

  • @Mg-wp8po
    @Mg-wp8po Год назад

    The 1st stretch you did on all 4s, can you do that with shoes or the way you were doing it? I am playing basketball now and I just got the planter fasciitis on both heels out of no where and I am trying to learn through you guys

  • @daronhealymusic3257
    @daronhealymusic3257 5 лет назад

    This is great thanks guys.

  • @AdamNorse
    @AdamNorse 3 года назад +1

    Will this help with shin splints? From running

  • @krishnavenirkv5856
    @krishnavenirkv5856 6 лет назад +4

    Since 4 year onwards iam getting calf pain with burning sole ...and I can't tolerate .along with pain sedation will be cm..y iam suffering please can u tell me suggestions

  • @ahamedsetu4433
    @ahamedsetu4433 2 года назад

    Hello sir my calf hand wrist skinny please solution

  • @bpont516
    @bpont516 2 года назад

    Will this help with haglungs deformity?

  • @123xjd3n
    @123xjd3n 4 года назад +1

    Helpful stuff 🙏🏻

  • @TaDarling1
    @TaDarling1 4 года назад

    Are these calf stretching exercises good for equinus?

  • @fafoosnick6839
    @fafoosnick6839 5 лет назад

    Will all of these calf and hamstring stretches help with my plantar fasciitis??

  • @manuc776
    @manuc776 5 лет назад

    I recently had a PCL Surgery (its been 6 weeks) and after surgery I am having a Calf muscle pain and numbness on upper calf muscle and I was told by my physiotherapy to apply hot water , I did for 10 days but I am getting too much pain and from last 3 days I am applying Ice (Not to part where I have numbness) and stopped hot water. Can I do this stretches in the video . will it not have any impact on my PCL construction. your suggestions greatly appreciated.

  • @mikevenables1890
    @mikevenables1890 4 года назад

    Do we do this before as warm up or after running. Or both

  • @aoifekelly3281
    @aoifekelly3281 7 лет назад +2

    lads ye are funny!!!thanks for the info..

  • @drvinodchoudhary
    @drvinodchoudhary 4 года назад

    Hey Brad & Bob, can I use an electric massager instead of the foam roller & tennis ball daily?

  • @amreshjamwal
    @amreshjamwal 7 лет назад +1

    Nice video👍 How long should we hold the stretch? I tell my patients to hold for about 10-15 seconds

  • @robw1031
    @robw1031 2 года назад

    Wheel chocks work really good as a slant board about 10 dollars

  • @jelyedits5790
    @jelyedits5790 6 лет назад

    That’s a nice football you got there.
    Also thanks for the video these helped a lot with my soreness

  • @rafisuvo1190
    @rafisuvo1190 6 лет назад

    The last exercise showed in the vdo; the ribbon stretching. I can not perform that. I think I have pain in my back hamstring and then it went down on my exact back knee muscles where the root of the culf muscles joint. Now it has gone down my culf muscle after I have performed an exercise invented by me. It consists of a pillow, putting my right side (my right leg is affected). I lay down on my right side and put the pillow the right side of my thigh. It gives a firm pressure on my hamstring right outside muscle. It's a sort of pleasure to me. But it strengthens my culf muscle pain. Now it's hard to walk for me sometimes. When I bend forward I feel a bad stretching at my back of the knee, where culf muscles joint. What do I do, except visiting a doctor? :D

  • @bannister3546
    @bannister3546 3 года назад

    Quick question, If I walk long 3 miles and I feel a slight pull , thst should be good right because the pain isn’t uncomfortable and I’m making the fibers stronger right? Or am I way off . My walking pace feels like a massage for my calf

  • @peace_44880
    @peace_44880 7 лет назад

    plzz tell neck muscle strengthen exercises im waitng s i have c456 issue

  • @Ianoxen
    @Ianoxen 7 лет назад

    Serious question, is there any possibility of improvement on a stroke patient even after the period of 6 months? or does it end there?

  • @Hozebeast
    @Hozebeast 2 года назад

    Hey guys. I’m getting some MAJOR calf cramps almost every night at 4pm. No joke. What can I do to stop these cramps in my legs/

  • @ainsleymaria7032
    @ainsleymaria7032 7 лет назад

    Thanks for the helpful video!
    It's helping a lot.

  • @aoifekelly3281
    @aoifekelly3281 7 лет назад +3

    where do you buy the brick that streches calf muscle pls?

  • @DBASSDAN
    @DBASSDAN 6 лет назад +2

    Awesome!!! BUT do it with PVC pipe!!! Even better!!!! ✌🌱👣

  • @farrahatmadja1478
    @farrahatmadja1478 3 года назад

    Omg the stair is really works

  • @annfisher8256
    @annfisher8256 6 лет назад

    Please and PLEASE HELP 😀
    I had ORIF ankle 6 wks ago. My surgeon does not want 2 order PT for 3 more wks. I see my calf is atrophy. I'm NWB status. What can I do from w/c or bed NOW. Thank you guys SO MUCH !! God bless 😀

  • @77rgranado
    @77rgranado 6 лет назад

    Great.intro song guys

  • @ez123489
    @ez123489 7 лет назад

    Do you lift any part of your lower body when rolling on the lacrosse ball?

  • @karendisantis4492
    @karendisantis4492 2 года назад

    Uggg I can't do this as I broke my femur and can't get on my knees. But I do need something to build my calf that has a lot of atrophy from not walking since I also shattered my heel.

  • @straubel2830
    @straubel2830 5 лет назад

    Very arousing

  • @2_572
    @2_572 Год назад

    Damn this helped holy shit lol...the first two stretches help did 3 sets on the first one and the basic calf stretch on the 2nd one only like 2 sets and eased into it was stuff but loses my fear of it hurting and stretched it to where it was manageable and there I am walking kinda normal I am not walking like a person with high heels anymore 😅👍

  • @melodywilliams1306
    @melodywilliams1306 6 лет назад +1

    what if you can't get on your knees because you have had total knees replacement

  • @pumpkinheadghoul
    @pumpkinheadghoul 4 года назад +1

    So my gym finally opened after the COVID lock-down. Two months of sitting home, nothing to do except tell myself, "Well, they closed the gym, so I might as well just eat whatever I want." As it turns out, it IS possible to pack on 30 pounds of fat in just two months, and without eating sweets. Anyway, I went to the gym for the first time in two months yesterday, jumped on the treadmill, and within two minutes had the worst muscle cramp of my life on the lateral side of my left calf. Not sure if that's considered calf muscles or not, because it was half way up my lower leg, all the way on the lateral side of my leg. In any event, I could only make it about ten minutes on the treadmill before it became so excruciating that I couldn't continue. Within about 15 minutes of stopping the pain went away, and haven't had a problem since. I'm about to head back to the gym for a second try, but want to see if there is some sort of stretches I can do to avoid that happening again.

    • @MovementProjectPT
      @MovementProjectPT 4 года назад

      Kudos to you for trying to get back into the groove! I just posted a comprehensive calf stretching video on my channel that is

  • @mauralewiecki157
    @mauralewiecki157 4 года назад

    Why not do stair step stretch without shouts?

  • @joenike55
    @joenike55 7 лет назад

    This was entertaining haha

  • @nicf20
    @nicf20 4 года назад

    I am getting so much pain in shin I am begging anyone if they know. I have gone to so many doctors (also have rob in tibia) the pain starts sometimes in my calves but there’s a huge indent on my shin and I’m used to pain but I am in tears I have been to pt since 2015 in and off it’s not shin splints bc I don’t know how to run after my accident plz help

  • @willchristie2650
    @willchristie2650 2 года назад

    The only thing missing is telling us how many of each exercise to do or how long to do it.

  • @omerrah9721
    @omerrah9721 7 лет назад

    I have an annular tear in L5-S1 and the disc material has come out which is pinching the nerve...I have numbness in my back down through the right leg...Tingling sensations and radiations but no pain except for my right calf which is sore...Please suggest something...

  • @kingj_137mc3
    @kingj_137mc3 3 года назад

    God have mercy on u through Christ

  • @maryabrahamson3246
    @maryabrahamson3246 4 года назад

    Why oughtn’t one to do the stair stretches barefoot? Just curious.

  • @rainynight02
    @rainynight02 2 года назад +1

    The more videos I see, the more I'm certain they hate each other and just fake their friendship for the camera...