Spot on for me. I was getting some pain in my achilles 1/2 way through a run yesterday. The pain was still there this morning. Gave my calf a good prod & poke and found some spots that I gave some finger lovin' to. Achilles pain... GONE
There is a lot of discussion on-line about calf strains and shin splints. A little massage does not solve these problems. I suspect much of the problem is sitting too much, not stretching long enougth, running mechanics, footwear, hard road surfaces, inflamaation, swelling in compartments....and more. My point is that not one thing fixes persistent pain in the lower leg.
Thanks Eric. This is just what I needed to hear. I have been doing the slant board exercises for the last year or so but was experiencing tight calves from running which eventually led to some light Achilles pain but turned into full tendonitis after a 12k trail race. I've been seeing a PT but progress is slow and I have been taking a break from running during this COVID period. Even with just walking, I still have tight calves and also peroneals if I walk too briskly so I will give this a try!
Thanks, Eric. This is a huge help. Where does foot/ankle/calf strengthening come in? I’ve been doing slant and balance board exercises from your book, but I’m not sure if it’s lessening or worsening my Achilles dysfunction.
Thanks Coach for showing beautiful mountains and trails and best tip for achilles functioning ,i am facing the same from past 4 months couldn't over come completely .Will try massage .
Brilliant - thanks Eric! Been having increasing pain in my achilles as I've ramped up the running this past year and your video is the first thing that's directed me straight to my apparently really tight calf muscles - oof! Great advice, thank you!
This video comes about 2 week to late for me but hey, better late than never :D it took me a whole 4 seconds to identify a huuuge knot on the inside of my right calf - could be the culprit!
Last month I did what you said not to do in 3 videos ago and went out too far and too fast in minimalist shoes like the merrell trail glove 5 and my soleus was getting tighter and tigher and caused one or both my flexor longus and the retinaculum to swell and hurt with pain . A 2" trigger point ball under my calf and soleus seemed to help with slowly rolling and stopping and holding at tight spots. With the addition of message, my ankle is not pissed off at me. Do you see the trigger point balls like the handled rollers and should be avoided? Thanks for all the videos they are doing a great job getting me ready for a Fort Collins to Steamboat and Back ride in September!
Thank you for the advice. My achilles gets slightly sore sometimes and I think this is because the arch of my right foot is lower. The plantar fasciitis is also tight (the main tendon across the bottom of my foot). Do you think working on the slant board as outlined in your book will solve this dysfunction? Also should I work it more than my other leg? Thanks!
From my experience all of what you mentioned might stem from the calves. So I would focus on the calves first and see how much this helps where you are feeling issues. Of course, it never hurts to stretch the arch and do foot strength to build up your arch, but you might need to address the calves first and then do a long term attack on first strength.
@@BornToRunCoach Thanks. So I can try massaging and stretching my calf and then just work the foot/leg/glute circuit as per normal, both legs the same?
Spot on for me. I was getting some pain in my achilles 1/2 way through a run yesterday. The pain was still there this morning. Gave my calf a good prod & poke and found some spots that I gave some finger lovin' to. Achilles pain... GONE
Psyched it helped and thanks for watching!
@@BornToRunCoach Thank YOU for your sage content. Your book "The Cool Impossible" is proof of that.
Dear Coach... That’s it ! Tight soleus. My heel pain also went away. Thank you thank you.. 👍
Brilliant. Watching for the 2nd time because I forgot and have a nagging sore achilles sometimes, not always. THANK YOU.
Should've watched this after yesterday's run! Thanks for the advice. 👌
There is a lot of discussion on-line about calf strains and shin splints. A little massage does not solve these problems. I suspect much of the problem is sitting too much, not stretching long enougth, running mechanics, footwear, hard road surfaces, inflamaation, swelling in compartments....and more. My point is that not one thing fixes persistent pain in the lower leg.
Thanks Eric. This is just what I needed to hear. I have been doing the slant board exercises for the last year or so but was experiencing tight calves from running which eventually led to some light Achilles pain but turned into full tendonitis after a 12k trail race. I've been seeing a PT but progress is slow and I have been taking a break from running during this COVID period. Even with just walking, I still have tight calves and also peroneals if I walk too briskly so I will give this a try!
Thanks, Eric. This is a huge help. Where does foot/ankle/calf strengthening come in? I’ve been doing slant and balance board exercises from your book, but I’m not sure if it’s lessening or worsening my Achilles dysfunction.
Thanks Coach for showing beautiful mountains and trails and best tip for achilles functioning ,i am facing the same from past 4 months couldn't over come completely .Will try massage .
Good to hear from you and hope you are well in your Mtns. Keep me posted.
Brilliant - thanks Eric! Been having increasing pain in my achilles as I've ramped up the running this past year and your video is the first thing that's directed me straight to my apparently really tight calf muscles - oof! Great advice, thank you!
Yes, Achilles issues usually begin at the calf. And see my video on tight calves to maybe detect the source of the problem.
This video comes about 2 week to late for me but hey, better late than never :D it took me a whole 4 seconds to identify a huuuge knot on the inside of my right calf - could be the culprit!
Last month I did what you said not to do in 3 videos ago and went out too far and too fast in minimalist shoes like the merrell trail glove 5 and my soleus was getting tighter and tigher and caused one or both my flexor longus and the retinaculum to swell and hurt with pain . A 2" trigger point ball under my calf and soleus seemed to help with slowly rolling and stopping and holding at tight spots. With the addition of message, my ankle is not pissed off at me. Do you see the trigger point balls like the handled rollers and should be avoided? Thanks for all the videos they are doing a great job getting me ready for a Fort Collins to Steamboat and Back ride in September!
Thank you for the advice. My achilles gets slightly sore sometimes and I think this is because the arch of my right foot is lower. The plantar fasciitis is also tight (the main tendon across the bottom of my foot). Do you think working on the slant board as outlined in your book will solve this dysfunction? Also should I work it more than my other leg?
Thanks!
From my experience all of what you mentioned might stem from the calves. So I would focus on the calves first and see how much this helps where you are feeling issues. Of course, it never hurts to stretch the arch and do foot strength to build up your arch, but you might need to address the calves first and then do a long term attack on first strength.
@@BornToRunCoach Thanks. So I can try massaging and stretching my calf and then just work the foot/leg/glute circuit as per normal, both legs the same?
Would you also recommend this solution for shin splints in that same general area?
Absolutely. Focusing on cadence and this will really help and is the primary culprit of shin splints.
@@BornToRunCoach Thank you so much!