Exercise of the Week

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Exercise 1 – Calf Stretch
Variation 1
Difficulty: Easy
(Consult your chiropractor before doing this or any other exercise.)

Start: Standing behind a chair or in front of a wall. Place hands on
backrest or wall for balance.

Exercise: Bring one foot behind as far as possible, keeping heel
on floor and knee straight.

You should feel tension behind lower leg, close to knee.
Lean hips toward chair or wall to increase lengthening effect.
Hold for 30-60 seconds, relaxing muscles of lower leg. Switch
sides, and repeat 2X per side.

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