Weak, stiff ankles can be a pain. This 6-step stretching routine can improve poor ankle mobility, according podiatrists. If you’re looking to improve ankle dorsiflexion, there’s many resources out ...

The calf muscle is actually made up of two primary muscles: the gastrocnemius muscle and the soleus muscle. "The vast majority of injuries are to those two muscles," says Robert Gillanders, a ...

While many of us think about stretching as something to do after a run or a strength-training session, lower-impact activities like walking can cause muscle stiffness or soreness, too. Even shorter ...

A tight feeling in the calves can be uncomfortable and cause difficulty walking. Tight muscles may result from overuse or cramps, but several treatments and stretches can help. The calf muscles, or ...

Regardless of what’s causing your tight calves, spending a few minutes rolling out these muscles with a foam roller or ...

OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who has been suffering with pain in their left calf muscles for six months. Q) ...

For years, the body’s largest lean tissue—skeletal muscle—has been underestimated in its role in managing metabolic health. Despite its size, it contributes surprisingly little to blood sugar and fat ...