The Deep Calf Release

Releasing your calves can bring ease to your ENTIRE back line. Think feet, hamstrings, lower back, even your neck.

This is a quick one today, my friends.

Last time, we talked about how the fascial lines intersect and how releasing one part of them can affect change in the entire system. The calves are notorious for bringing observable positive changes to back and neck pain via the back line of fascia—crazy, right?! (If you’re like, “fasciawhat?” click that link for a 2 minute video describing the back line of fascia and know that there are fascial trains like this all over the body.)

The problem with just stretching the calves is, when they’re holding excessive tension the stretch only goes so far. The problem with just rolling them on the roller is, the pressure is broad and basic, and leaves the deeper layers of tension in tact.

If you want to give your calves the release they really need, do a deeper dig with a tennis ball. Definitely most effective when they’re already warm, like after a workout, a stretch or broad roller session.

Tidbits like this one, along with 20-60 minute full foam rolling classes, are released weekly over on my Patreon. Classes in a longer format not only release physical tension, but invite your nervous system to drop into the parasympathetic to greatly reduce stress. Join our rolling community for only $10/month and start dropping in today. 💛

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Thanks for reading this week! Have a great weekend, my friends.

Love,

Maggie