Exercise of the Week Calf Stretch, Variation 2

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.

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Exercise: Place one foot behind other. Keeping heel on floor, bend knee and lean hips forward.

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You should feel tension behind lower leg, close to ankle. Hold for 30-60 seconds, relaxing muscles of lower leg. Switch sides, and repeat 2X per side.