Lower Calf/Achilles Tendon Pain
I have had success over the last couple of months with clients who have felt tight and aching sensation in the lower calf muscles when running, along with some achilles tendon soreness. In addition to the usual treatment of massage and with stretching the muscles and tendon, I have found that conducting an assessment and treatment of the bones of the foot can have a significant impact on relieving the stiffness and soreness.
Keeping this simple, the foot is made up of several individual bones; when these work together, they act as an additional shock absorber by moving against one another and taking the strain off each foot strike. When they become stiff, the impact of each step transfers further up the leg and can cause the soreness associated with Achilles Tendinitis or a feeling of aching fatigue in the lower calf muscles.
Using a technique that works on each joint in the foot and by moving those joints, I have had very good results with clients who were struggling with running and simply walking.
