Lower leg home care handout
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Home relief stretches
Wall calf stretch, 30 seconds per side. Flex and point the foot 15 times each.
- Tibialis anterior：Thumb pushes along the outer shin · Press the top of the foot downward
- Gastrocnemius：Push from the ankle toward the knee · Wall calf stretch
- Soleus：Bent-knee press into the deep calf · Bent-knee calf stretch
Notes
Not yet reviewed by a qualified practitioner. For educational reference only.
When to see a doctor
One-sided calf swelling, heat or pain may indicate a blood clot: seek medical care immediately.