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… Calf Muscle Injury On this page: What is a calf muscle injury? Your calf muscle is actually two muscles, the …
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… Muscle Cramps On this page: Related … are usually sudden spasms, or tightening, of muscles in the calf. The muscle cramps can sometimes happen in the thigh or … a leg cramp: Walk around, or jiggle your leg. Stretch your calf muscles. You can do this stretch while you sit or …
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… Healthy Muscles On this page: Overview Overview Muscles get stronger when they are used regularly, but … This is called "resistance." For example, you use your arm muscles when you bend your arm at the elbow. But when you do …
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… Hamstring Muscles On this page: Overview Overview The hamstring muscles are the three muscles that run down the back of the thigh. They attach to …
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… Bones, Joints, and Muscles Learning Center Learn about bone, joint, and muscle … Calcium Deposits and Tendinitis (Calcific Tendinitis) Calf Muscle Injury Capsaicin Capsaicin for Osteoarthritis … Calcium Deposits and Tendinitis (Calcific Tendinitis) Calf Muscle Injury Capsaicin Capsaicin for Osteoarthritis …
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… Progressive Muscle Relaxation On this page: Overview Overview The body responds to stress with muscle tension, which can cause pain or discomfort. In turn, tense muscles relay to the body that it's stressed, which keeps …
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… Muscle Relaxants During Surgery On this page: Overview Overview Muscle relaxants are medicines that block the nerve impulses to the muscles. They sometimes are also referred to as …
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… Stress Management: Doing Progressive Muscle Relaxation Actionset Overview Have you ever had an … in your life, one of the ways your body responds is with muscle tension. Progressive muscle relaxation is a method that helps relieve that …
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… Tracking Disorder: Exercises Actionset Overview The thigh muscles (quadriceps) help keep the kneecap (patella) stable … stretch for at least 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat 2 to 4 times. Calf stretch slide 11 of 11 < Prev Next > slide 11 of 11, Calf stretch, Stand facing a wall with your hands on the …
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… You may be able to relieve heel pain by stretching tight calf muscles. See a picture a calf stretch exercise. Stand about 30 cm (1 ft) from a wall …
