The typical heel bursitis exercises that people get prescribed are calf stretches ... but these will just make your heel bursitis worse.
Sports physio Maryke Louw explains why this is and provides some alternatives for making that tight feeling in your calves go away while your heel bursitis gets better.
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🌟Need help with an injury? You’re welcome to consult one of the team at TMA online via video call for an assessment of your bursitis or Achilles injury and a tailored treatment plan.
📽️ Other videos you might find useful:
▶️ Heel Bursitis - Causes and Treatment
▶️ Foam Rolling & Massage For Achilles Tendonitis - Dos & Don’ts
📚Chapters in this episode:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:43 What is heel bursitis?
00:01:01 Calf stretches for heel bursitis?
00:02:55 Stop stretching!
00:03:46 Adjust your movements
00:04:49 Observe what happens
00:05:12 What to do instead
00:06:23 How we can help
