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    • 07/12/2015 at 11:37 pm #71407
      Jens KallgrenJens Kallgren
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      Hey all. I have numerous imbalances with my body. The worst of which is a tight lower body from years of walking on my toes as a kid and teenager. I’m trying to fix this now with foam rolling and stretching. My calfs are very tight and its painful while I roll but its bearable. The problem is when i’m done with my session my muscles feel even more tighter and stiff then they were before. Im not sure what I should do to fix this. ANy help will be appreciated. 

    • 07/13/2015 at 10:37 am #76085
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      You may be doing too much at one time.
      Have you tried shorter sessions through out the  day?

      Are you addressing your feet at all?
      Work up/down stream of where you are seeing the issue. Where you see the problem isn’t always where it originates.
      Have you had someone smash your calf?
      What is your hydration like? This is an impacting factor.

    • 07/13/2015 at 3:07 pm #76088
      Jens KallgrenJens Kallgren
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      I’ve done a few 10 minute sessions and each time this happens. I have not addressed feet yet but I will try that today. Is there a difference between foam rolling and smashing calf? I’m a newbie. I constantly drink water throughout the day. Thank you for your response and help 

    • 07/14/2015 at 4:24 pm #76095
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      Yes, there is a difference.
      Having someone smash your calf with their foot gets at things in a whole different way.

      one to start with using a bar.
      Episode 194: Why Do You Hate Your Calfs?

    • 07/14/2015 at 9:54 pm #76096
      Jens KallgrenJens Kallgren
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      I had my wife smash my calfs and it hurt alot. I am so tight in that area. 

    • 07/15/2015 at 8:37 pm #76102
      AvatarAnonymous
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      Are you starting to see improvements as you are working this?
      Great to hear your wife will smash your calf for you.

    • 07/28/2015 at 10:09 pm #76122
      Jens KallgrenJens Kallgren
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      Yes the pain has gone down alot and I get smashed daily.

    • 07/29/2015 at 1:52 pm #76126
      AvatarAnonymous
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      Great to hear things are improving.
      Yes, the beginning can be the toughest.
      Keep working your plan.

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