THE ACHILLES TENDON is essential for walking, running, and jumping, but tension or tightness can make your movement a major drag. "If you're experiencing pain in the Achilles tendon area that's above ...

Gentle stretches are one of the best ways to kickstart recovery from plantar fasciitis. Some helpful stretches include runner's stretch, heel raises, and heel drops. Other things that can help are to ...

If you have pain on the outside of the lower leg above the ankle, you might have a calf strain. Whenever you lift your heel to step forward or walk on your tip-toes, the calves flex. Because of this, ...

Ever felt that sharp, stabbing heel pain when you take your first few steps in the morning? It might be plantar fasciitis, which affects millions of people in the U.S. each year, and can be a real ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ever felt that sharp, stabbing heel pain when you take your first few steps in the morning? It might be ...

Tight, cramped calves keeping you down? It doesn't have to be that way. Here's exactly how to get the best calf stretch, according to a yogi. Your calves can be pretty hard to stretch, and that stinks ...

Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that affects the sole of the foot. People can use stretching exercises and self-massage to relieve pain and inflammation. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the ...

When talking specifics, stretching terminology can get confusing. “Passive” and “static” generally refer to the same old-school method of relaxing into a stretch and holding it for 30 to 60 seconds.

Wondering how to stretch shoes? Or, if it’s even possible? You’re not alone. After all, there’s nothing worse than wearing a gorgeous pair of new shoes that is, sadly, way too tight. What’s a person ...