Fibularis (peroneal) muscles
Body region：Foot
Outer ankle instability, repeated sprains
Function
The peroneus longus and brevis run along the outer lower leg, everting the foot and stabilizing the outer ankle.
Common causes
Repeated ankle sprains, unstable shoes, and exercise on uneven ground.
Massage and stretching
- Thumb pushes along the outer fibula
- Ankle inversion stretch
Related acupoints
- Kunlun (BL60)：Depression between the outer ankle tip and the Achilles tendon
- Yanglingquan (GB34)：Outer lower leg, in the depression in front of and below the head of the fibula
Related meridians
Gallbladder Meridian of Foot-Shaoyang、Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang
When to see a doctor：Swelling after an ankle injury or inability to bear weight: see a doctor.