THE ACHILLES TENDON is essential for walking, running, and jumping, but tension or tightness can make your movement a major drag. "If you're experiencing pain in the Achilles tendon area that's above ...

Running outside might just be the fittest gift Spring weather brings, but cooling down at the park can present some obstacles. While we're all for stretching, lying on the grass to lengthen your ...

My Achilles tendon feels sore after running, and friends have suggested I stretch the Achilles and calf muscles. I really don’t have time for a stretching routine — isn’t there anything else I can do?

I’m a 70-year-old radiologist and have been running most of my adult life. Last October I was two miles into a 10K race when I pulled over because of a “calf cramp.” My whole calf then really ...

The calf muscle is actually made up of two primary muscles: the gastrocnemius muscle and the soleus muscle. "The vast majority of injuries are to those two muscles," says Robert Gillanders, a ...

A post-run routine of stretching is ideal, but when trying to fit running and stretching into a busy schedule, the latter often gets left out. Is it ok to stretch in the evening if I don't have time ...