The “scorpion stretch” is one of the best warm-ups you can do, giving further proof to my theory that animal-based activity can help fire up your body and cool it down, too.

Heel spur exercises work to stretch the calves, since tight calves is where the problem originates. We've got eight different exercises you can try to ease your heel spur pain.

Press the hands into the wall and both heels into the floor. Feel the stretch in the right calf. Hold for 30 seconds. Bring the right foot back in toward the body, switch sides, and repeat.

The Best Plantar Fasciitis Stretches To Try Some of the most effective stretches for plantar fasciitis target the calf, big toe, and base of the foot, according to Dr. Splichal.

4. Stretches Stretches for the calf and surrounding muscles as well as the plantar fascia can help to reduce strain and pressure on the heel spur. Some helpful stretches include: ...

Target area: the gastrocnemius muscle of the calf and the big toe How to do it: This stretch is best performed against a wall, but if you can place a yoga block in a spot where it won't move ...

Sit back on your heels where the intensity is a 6-8 out of 10. Feel free to add a blanket, pillow or yoga block under your bottom if you feel too much of a quad stretch.

The best exercises for plantar fasciitis and heel pain can depend on the individual, but may include various foot and calf stretches. They can help to relieve pain, improve muscle strength, and ...