Relieve tight calves

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Our monthly “Shorts” (less than 60 seconds) video provides a method for relieving tight or knotted calf muscles without the need for a foam roller, massage gun or any expensive equipment …. just a tennis ball!
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#ExerciseForHealth #Shorts #TightCalves

[@alanlock007]

Thumbs up for that scream. So accurate!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Ha ha!

[@KA-jo8vn]

OMG I did this at 2am…. Thanks for the heads up

[@dabeezkneez8716]

😂 I came her to see if anyone else found that scream both accurate and gratifying.

[@burgerking3763]

Finally a video that isn't 17 minutes long to explain a single muscle

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Thanks

[@quilabill]

Ahhh the pain but the sweet sweet relief 😭 thank you for sharing this!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're so welcome!

[@thokozilemakobong6952]

I literally needed this! I was crawling around the house, the pain was unbearable! Calves are the worst, now that I came across your video I am super grateful! Thank you, I will never forget this!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Awesome, thanks

[@halsiediaz4804]

Did u try it? Does it really work? I need my calf muscles loosened. I hate the feeling of them tightening to the point I, about to pull a muscle. N I’m f***** scared how painful that’ll be.

[@thokozilemakobong6952]

I tried it, it hurts when you do it but you will feel relief. The tightness goes away eventually, hang in there!

[@wolfshadow_Obama_Osama]

@@halsiediaz4804ofcourse it works but it depends on your execution and how many times you do it

[@charwillie1]

That scream😂. Informative!! Thanks 😊

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Ha ha, thanks

[@rmraines]

Thank you so much for this! Been struggling with tendinitis and this was an ultimate saver 🙌🏼

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Glad it helped

[@EarthshakerOnamazu]

dude my ankles were actually locked in place and it hurt worse than anything i've ever experienced. this REALLY hurt but it REALLY helped. thank u bro

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Glad it helped

[@ebenezersureshworkaccount8947]

So true. I exclusively foam roll my calves before leg day and it works. Not exactly a tennis ball, but a foam roller works for my goals.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Great!

[@Megamare1]

I actually use the ball of my left foot under my right calf. Both legs get worked out and you could vary the pressure to the muscle . Thanks & Good video man💯

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Nice!

[@error-xq3vd]

Bro you just saved my life. I do boxing training and I have a spar in 2 days and I had to get rid of these tight calves otherwise it would affect my performance, and that tennis ball method just saved it. THANK YOU

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're welcome

[@vanpeltcollamer6079]

Tennis ball won’t be doing much for mobility in the long run. Look into building strength through length-much more effective

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Please note this video shows what you can do for muscle knots/ tight muscles, not how to improve the muscle flexibility.

[@Blu_coffee]

I diligently do calf raises with weights at the gym since a year ago, and it has helped me with my plantar f issue. I have no more pain every morning upon getting up. Amazing!

[@jonathan4521]

I didn’t believe this would work but I’ve had heel pain for 4/5 months and this helped in 30 minutes the pains all gone now 🎉

[@ExerciseForHealth]

That's great

[@kristallyzation]

You’re hilarious bahah thanks for the info and laugh!❤

[@ExerciseForHealth]

No problem!!

[@TheInstinctWithinV2]

I have been struggling with a messed up calf for weeks. Gonna try this

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Great, hope it helps

[@tash_tash711cr6]

Did it help?

[@halsiediaz4804]

Did it work?

[@laughinglads642]

Great video big help thank you

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Glad it helped

[@victorpadilla5176]

Just got injured playing baseball. I will try this tomorrow. Thanks. I hope it helps and go back soon to action . Will let you know how it goes . Thanks

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Hope it helps. Remember this is for "tight" muscles not "injured" ones

[@kiva_J_T]

These videos always come in when I have nowhere to get a random ball

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Ha ha!

[@kiva_J_T]

@@ExerciseForHealth got it now, awesome routine!

[@ConchitaxBonita]

Oh thank goodness for This video I avoid feeling cramps but this relived so much tightness I didn’t know I had just from standing at work too long

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're so welcome!

[@MuditVerma]

Helpful info, subscribed!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Great, thanks

[@Faz54321]

Wow, this is a brilliant exercise.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Thanks

[@johannafriedt6362]

I found that out today - I was at physiotherapist & I mentioned about cramps in calf muscles. He couldn’t believe how sore they were - he said extremely tight so I was thankful he worked on both legs.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Awesome

[@user-hh3qh9pq6j]

Funktions Massage but alone !! Nice !

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Thanks

[@viviantomo4306]

So animated! 😉😁🤔so I’m so happy for your video, thank you!! 👋✨

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're welcome

[@ANUKU_ALLAN_JEFF]

I did calf workout a few days ago, I can't walk right now

[@ExerciseForHealth]

They're the worst!

[@josoccerfan]

Yeah g and it starts to relief a bit when you’re calves grow but you have to walk different 😢

[@happygofishing]

​@@ExerciseForHealthmy favourite muscle group 😆

[@147hobson]

So whats the answer. I use a hockey ball. It still feels tight when walking. Ive done this 3 times and still tender.

[@Elfavzla]

Thanks for the tip!!!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

No problem!

[@SG-uj8tj]

Best advice I've seen yet, great job

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Thanks

[@1RUFC]

Just needed this

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Great

[@InlikeMikeQuinn]

THANK YOU!!!! This worked great!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're welcome

[@salientfilm]

nice.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Thanks

[@tox1n152]

is it supposed to be very painful

[@ExerciseForHealth]

No, slight discomfort/ mild pain, but not too much as that could take longer to recover from.

[@ddaniell505]

Just learned this as well. You can also put an ice pack on for a while to relieve the muscle. But never put anything hot on it cause it’ll cause inflammation and make it worse.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

For muscle knots, you actually want to warm the muscle up not cool it down.

[@Bgsqlila]

Thanks for this modification. I can’t get down on my hands and rolls myself back and forth. If this is not doable I will keep looking for modifications.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

No worries

[@AlejandroRodriguez-sf1wf]

Gotta try this!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Go for it

[@DavidWilson-ng1lv]

Great tip, thanks so much.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Welcome

[@edisonqavenido]

Gosh ty for this!!!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're welcome

[@corinavasquez8290]

It worked 😊thank you!!!!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Great

[@user-lv1bu1zo6u]

Super effective!! Ive been searching for the pain relief exercises and tried a lot since my calves are always in pain after some walks but this is the best. In just 10 minutes all pains are gone!! Thank you so much!!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're welcome

[@GasGotti]

This happened when I was walking multiple times a day, on my weight loss journey. I’d wake up in the middle of the night and my whole leg, especially my calves, ankle, and toes. Everything would just lock up. Like a huge Charlie horse. I would stretch, use tennis balls, try to relax it. Nothing would work besides trying to walk off the pain, while holding onto anything you can because one of your legs doesn’t work. More, stretching, and more exercise helped them go away. Now that I started skateboarding again at 34, I’ve been having this issue with my left foot. My toes were completely curled in this morning. Probably be wise that is my pushing/stopping foot. Damnit…. That hurt.

[@petripatronen6610]

awesome

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Thanks

[@WeSkatePN]

Works on every muscle group btw!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

For sure!

[@reemarao7845]

It’s that scream for me…..perfectly on spot 😅

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Yep!

[@SIR_Speed]

TYSM

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Welcome

[@SIR_Speed]

@@ExerciseForHealth I tried for a few days to heal but then I found this I heeled completely in 10 minutes

[@Luis-sz7tn]

6 feet tall about 200 lbs and I felt relief just watching lol I wish there was a way we could like idk remove our muscle fibers etc safely duh and stretch them out or wtv to eliminate stress knots and tension

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Ha ha!!

[@Melwowski31]

Thanks!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Welcome

[@yct2.0]

I went to doctor spent $852 they couldn't figured out the wanted to more testing and i said no, found this video did this for 3 days and my calves are feeling better thanks

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Ha ha, glad it's helped.

[@8xGmrz]

thankyou

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're welcome

[@Pyreing]

will this work for partial tears? I have a partial tear in the lateral head and would like to know if doing this will bring any benefit. Been struggling with this muscle for years,it just keeps healing and tearing again.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

No probably not, although I am doing a rehab video in a few weeks on torn calf muscles which might help

[@Pyreing]

@@ExerciseForHealth Thank you

[@jamescarey982]

​@@ExerciseForHealthplz hurry as I keep straining my calfs

[@xoh0255]

thank you, on my right leg my calf is higher up and more flexible but my left leg is more down with restricted movement I want them both to be equally unrestricted

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Hope this helps

[@khawlakhawla7611]

Thank youuuu

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Welcome

[@why7020]

Ty

[@ExerciseForHealth]

No worries

[@FourElemental]

This works pretty ok with my thumb

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Nice

[@AZSH.GAMING]

Needed this 💛🩵🥹🙌🏾

[@ExerciseForHealth]

No problem

[@getfit196]

Thanks dear this video is very helpfull for many people 💖💖💖

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're welcome

[@omvw3]

Be careful when doing this. I did this yesterday for about 10 minutes like he said and it has made my calf a lot tighter and the pain about 5 times worse

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Did you go too hard?

[@joeslendeer75]

I used the couch edge and just slowly (while putting pressure on it) move it up and down it felt great, yes it's painful i guess but that's what make it good righ?

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Yes it will be a bit painful.

[@xkimopye]

Now I have to find a tennis ball

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Enjoy!

[@itsumo_chris]

Thanks bruv

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're welcome

[@Antisympathy]

What about foam rolling it?😮

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Same thing!

[@javenlim855]

Omg that help a lot

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Great!

[@kingchaching15]

Achilles is really affecting my workout and my running I need help

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Hope this helps

[@user-qi5ep5hx8d]

Thankyou

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You’re welcome 😊

[@Ratty03]

Can u do this with a fome roller??

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Yes, although it's not quite as targeted

[@Ratty03]

@@ExerciseForHealth ok thanks 🙂👍

[@TheOzLog]

Yeah i felt so defeated at the gym today i was so pumped up to run only to have my calves and kness swell prevnting me from doing so

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Hopefully its only temporary

[@DrewUSATF]

After I do this exercise should I warm it up afterwards with a heating pad?

[@ExerciseForHealth]

It's probably more effective to use the heat pad before you target the muscle with this

[@jamescarey982]

Do one for calf strains

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Just came out yesterday here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i37KnGl_h7uGhNEsi=M4VKlc4IBvBSFpEZ

[@michaelebel6784]

this works so well omg

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Great!

[@halsiediaz4804]

Does it really?n

[@soyanchd5439]

I personally go for very slow runs for about 20 minutes with 20 more minutes walking. It tends to loosen up durably my calves

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Nice!

[@bp5439]

I use a hand ball but a baseball would work. This is satisfying pain. 😂❤

[@ExerciseForHealth]

I know what you mean by satisfying!

[@getfit196]

My friend need this 👍👍👍

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Great

[@justsomeguy2211]

This sounds like a great idea. I'll try it! I have very tight calves, quads and hamstrings. I think my tight calves might have been caused by a condition I have - rigid big toe in each foot. But, like the chicken and egg, I'm not sure what came first. And I'm not sure which to try and heal first. Any thoughts? I'm not flexible and I find it hard to manipulate the big toes to get relief from the pain. It also makes it hard for me to exercise sometimes, even just walking. I'll try to use a tennis ball. Hope it helps me. Thanks!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Tricky, as like you said you don't know whether one is causing the other. Try doing a calf stretch against a wall. This is where you place your toes on the wall, with the heel of your foot on the ground, as close to the wall as you can get. Keeping the leg straight at the knee, start to move your hips forwards stretching the calf, but at the same time bending the toes back a bit. Also, although not directly relevant, this video may provide some alternatives kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3qto2R_rpeFZpY at about 1 min 30 secs in to it.

[@justsomeguy2211]

@@ExerciseForHealth Thanks ever so much!

[@SK-em3ur]

I’m in the same boat as you

[@jesscolliflower5531]

Made my foot cramp so bad..

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Interesting

[@jesscolliflower5531]

I had a ACL year awhile back.

[@dimplesp4046]

Whew 😅 when he crossed his leg over I felt that

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Ha ha

[@lukecutting7801]

I think your fist works as good too

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Maybe!

[@sabeen7794]

That was a short fun video 😅

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Great!

[@eldante4139]

What is the best way to tel the difference between tight calves and calf injuries?

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Normally the length of time the pain continues. There may also be other symptoms (bruising/ swelling) with a calf tear/ injury. Tight calves are normally only painful if you palpate them.

[@eldante4139]

@@ExerciseForHealth thank you for your reply :)

[@Nikeenike]

Hot compress is the key 😊

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Nice

[@VadaiGod]

My outter calf muscle(near shin) gets stiff if i start working out

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Interesting

[@Cheesaloaf]

I can walk a bit but i cannot walk properly do to the calf tightness when i put force on my affected leg i feel stabbing pain of mild cramp and tightness, is it ok to force myself to try walking with this, i cannot even climb stairs 😔😔 i miss walking normally 😢😢..

[@ExerciseForHealth]

I can't answer this as I don't know what is causing your symptoms. Please speak with your doctor.

[@candacedawn357]

Very similar to foam rolling.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Yes, except the ball is more targeted.

[@orangegamer7495]

well a foam roller work?

[@ExerciseForHealth]

It will have a similar effect but won't target one spot as effectively as a ball.

[@fitzywings92]

So accurate. Right down to the scream

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Ha ha!!

[@EndlessRain1980th]

This exercise can also slim down calf muscles?

[@ExerciseForHealth]

No, not really

[@softly128]

My foot is permanently not straight, as if I'm wearing high heels 👠 And my steps are too short, I feel a stretch in the Gastrocnemius in longer steps 😅

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Keep working on them

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Send the spider on the right?😂

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Ha ha!

[@ashleymichelle6061]

Ok 👍🏼 but what if you have foot drop from being paralyzed for a year. My calves are so tight I can feel the nerve throbbing if I touch them.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

This is more for muscle knots or tight muscles. For neurological spasticity, take a look at this one: kzbin.infoyLDiaVns2No

[@ashleymichelle6061]

@@ExerciseForHealth thank you 🙏

[@user-ib7st9qv8b]

How about all over tight stiff muscles???

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Treat the cause.

[@alexanderlarguna1341]

bruh while i was scrollin some shorts and i saw this i vid i immidietly felt pain in my leg and it was a cramp luckily this vid was right on time

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Ha ha coincidence!

[@faxedits8]

I am not able to do my leg straight up because I feel something in my calves . Is this helpful to me

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Maybe check with your doctor if you're concerned

[@beastmode0830]

Can this work for thighs too?

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Yes!

[@pearlcrystal7802]

My dog is not happy about this ….

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Ha ha!!

[@iamanentppersonalitytype3184]

If you want to go specifically deep into the tissue you could use a golf ball

[@ExerciseForHealth]

OUCH!!!

[@LynnJ4761]

Yeah but... there's to much pain to move around like that, all one can do is force your feet in standing position so the foot doesn't crul backwards lol, by the time it takes one to get in that position you could be standing, especially when the cramps are in the front as well as the back. When I get in my lazy mode and don't drink my full 2 liters of water, or have magnesium, potassium and salt leg cramps happen

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Sorry, I'm not sure what this means as this video refers to tight calf muscles (knotted ones). This is not a cure for cramp. See this video for that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5yYiINqZbOEb6M

[@LynnJ4761]

@@ExerciseForHealth Whatever you want to call it, I just mean that one can be in way too much pain to be having all these ideas, like putting a ball under your calf or any other idea, the pain can be to excruciating to be looking for ideas to rid yourself of the cramp or pain or whatever you want to call it, all I can do is stand up in a straight position and I can't move at all. If I don't stand up in a straight position my foot will go backwards, when standing straight I can't move at all, all my veins front and back are bulging, I cannot imagine myself walking and going to look for a Tennis ball to stick under my calf while my foot wants to contort backwards, that's all, I just made a comment like anyone else... Oh, and Magnesium and potassium helps me not to have leg cramps, sometimes when I don't feel like taking my vitamins or drinking the extra water I will have the leg cramps.

[@BismillahBodega]

Whad ef I don't got me tennis ball

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Lacrosse ball, cricket ball, baseball, softball or failing that a foam roller will still help

[@LoniYoni]

I've been doing the tennis ball massage for a week but I'm going to try this method on the sofa Thank you so much.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Hope it helps

[@LoniYoni]

@@ExerciseForHealth omg within 3days I noticed a difference. I've had muscle tightness/ weakness for a month followed by a medical procedure. I'm glad I tried this🙂

[@StoneAgePHD]

Weak or overused?from too much driving everyday?

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Lots of causes!

[@TheChasingSunsetsFamily]

Why don’t animals need to stretch like we do???? They seem to be fine

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You don't "need" to stretch unless it forms part of a goal you're working towards. Ever heard of the cat stretch?

[@n0tj0yce5]

Or do it on top of your other knee

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Ouch!!

[@YunaMirii-iu5rr]

it can slim calves?

[@ExerciseForHealth]

No

[@fistikcisahap7268]

envied this. I have squishy calves 😔

[@ExerciseForHealth]

OK, so they're not tight.

[@Body-Beast]

I have done calf 2 days before and I can't walk from last 24hrs how can I fix this

[@ExerciseForHealth]

If you've ruptured your calf muscle then this method will make it worse. This is only for muscles that are tight NOT injured. Slowly building movement and then strength into a torn calf will be the best way forward.

[@josoccerfan]

@@ExerciseForHealthif you’ve done calf workout for a few weeks is it torn or is it just tight when you feel pain

[@Yeeeeeeeppppz]

I fell down last three steps of my stairs I have calf pain went to hospital they gave me exercises and sed it will go in 6 weeks

[@ExerciseForHealth]

OK that might be a strain rather than just tight muscles. Might be worth you watching this one to help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i37KnGl_h7uGhNE

[@Yeeeeeeeppppz]

@@ExerciseForHealth ok will do great thanks

[@Yeeeeeeeppppz]

@@ExerciseForHealth do you think it will go in 6 weeks though

[@Yeeeeeeeppppz]

@@ExerciseForHealth I think I'm a grade 1/2 the hospital sed I don't need an x ray and it's not broken