I tore my calf muscles while playing badminton a couple of weeks ago. I tried everything but this video had the best solution. Instead of taking heavy antibiotics i prefer this massage therapy and it really works. Thanks. :)
I have muscle cramps throughout my body and my calves are one of my worst areas. My massage therapist, who is excellent, and my Osteo Manipulative sessions can only concentrate on one or two areas each session. With your self-message techniques, especially this one for the calves, my flexibility has increased so much. I can not thank you enough!!!
Thank you so much! I've been looking for a helpful video for years! I've been suffering from achy calves after long walks for a decade now and this video really helps!
thank you so much for this video , i massaged the right calf and walked around before doing the left calf , i could instantly feel how much looser , and BETTER the massaged calf felt , on to the left calf right now . Thank you and happily subscribed
Im so glad i found this video. I tried it, got up and couldn't believe how good my calves felt! Thank you so much for the tutorial and your natural way of speaking and taking care of the body!
Thank you so much! This helped a lot, I had just moved into a new apartment, and the constant heavy lifting up and down stairs had me limping! Your massage really helped out, no more limping! Thank you so much! ♥️💗
This was super helpful. I recently damaged my ankle in a fall and trying to take care of it i noticed my calf muscles on the same leg started to become tense to almost uncomfortable to walk. This really help relieve some of that pain
I'm glad to hear this helped to relieve your calf tension, Tsaiyana! You might also like to check out my newly published ankle self massage: ua-cam.com/video/kk6dnj4P3f4/v-deo.html . Thanks for sharing!
Really helps with my track and cross country training! Have to take two days off for shin splints and calf issues but this really helps that area feel better :) thank you!
My calves have been severely tight for longer than I can remember. I have a 140 lbs pitbull who sleeps in my bed so I've always just let him sleep on top of my calves for a small amount of compression and relief how ever, this might be the first time I've had a loose calf in years. Thank you. Very loose far less chronically painful, how ever, I would still love a steam roller to run my legs over a few hundred times lol.
Hi I’m a runner. Just used two of your videos to loosen my calves / knee. Brilliant!!! Feel like I’m floating on air ! Could you please do massage for peroneal tendons side of calf ? Mine get sore/tight x
i was suffering from chronic ankel pain, searched about loosing calf massage. watch you video and it helped.... can you please do video on peroneal muscel massage.
A LITTLE tender?? After four hours on top of a step ladder, my calves were a bit more than a little tender! 😂 But after this massage I feel like I might walk again. 😉 Thank you for having solutions for (almost) every problem. ❤
Wow this is great instead of holding your entire body in a stupid position, trying to roll on lacrosse balls that never stay where you put them lol. Rolling does help but it’s pretty clumsy / hard keep it in place on a knotted trigger point. Subscribed, cant wait to see what else you’ve got.
Hi Rachel, thanks for your videos - they are really helping me through my pregnancy! I was wondering if you could make a calf message video for pregnancy (aka considering giving space for the belly haha)?? Much appreciated :) Rach
I'm so glad to hear the videos are helpful during your pregnancy! Great idea for a calf self-massage video for pregnancy - I'll need to work on that! In the meantime, you might like to try rolling your calf on a ball or massage roller.
Really could feel the difference in my legs after this massage. I found it hard on my back though. You need a lot of flexibility to be able to do this with a straight back, that maybe I do not have.
You have a wonderful manner and presentation. =) Unfortunately, I'm significantly fatter than you, and am unable get the right angle or enough pressure to do much good in a way that doesn't tire my arms and shoulders way too early. I will save this video to revisit in about 50 lbs. =/ I look forward to being able to do this massage!
I appreciate that. Many people aren't able to do this massage for any number of reasons. I've begun a hands-free self-massage series, where I use props like lacrosse balls or a foam roller. I will add hands-free calf massage to the list!
@@rachelrichardsmassage9660That's wonderful, thank you! I've been known to use a rolling pin on my calves. LOL It's pretty effective, though it would be better if it weren't just a flat surface.
Evan Campbell I thought ASMR was whispering sounds or mixing yogurt, eating ice cream, or playing with fluffy slime lol I saw some video and was like what the heck is this?! 🤔😜
Hi Rachel! Thanks for this vid! I tried it and my calf pain was reduced but it didn't totally go away. Do you have other suggestions? Thank you! Stay safe 😊
It depends on what's causing the pain, but in general, you'll want to do this self-massage a few times a week, stretch the calves and plantarfascia regularly, and try to pay attention to what might be causing the pain, so that you can modify as needed. When a condition is chronic, it takes time, care, and mindfulness to heal, but you should notice differences along the way.
Thanks so much for this! I tore my calf muscle about 6 months ago went to physical therapy for a few months, but it still feels tight so I'm looking for ways to loosen it. Any other suggestions?
If you continuously have calf soreness and possible swelling without no apparent reason go to the Dr. ASAP you may have liver disease. Don’t be misdiagnosed or avoid the early signs because you COULD DIE.
I didn't know how good it worked until I walked around.
I’m a soccer player with intense workouts. And this felt amazing. Love the work you do! Thanks a ton!!
Glad I found this video. I tore my calf muscle 22 days ago and haven't been able to walk. Your video has helped me rehab - thank you!
Sorry about your calf injury, but so glad to hear that this helped! Thanks for sharing :)
How and have your torn it since
Thank you! I do cross country and my thighs hurt so much.
It absolutely works! Wow I love that. Your explanation is both scientific and understandable. Thank you so much
I tore my calf muscles while playing badminton a couple of weeks ago. I tried everything but this video had the best solution. Instead of taking heavy antibiotics i prefer this massage therapy and it really works. Thanks. :)
After doing this only on the right side I can notice a huge improvement, thanks for uploading!! :)
I have muscle cramps throughout my body and my calves are one of my worst areas. My massage therapist, who is excellent, and my Osteo Manipulative sessions can only concentrate on one or two areas each session. With your self-message techniques, especially this one for the calves, my flexibility has increased so much. I can not thank you enough!!!
I'm so glad it's helped you, Thomas! Thank you for sharing :)
Woaahh i feel relieve after following this self massage
Thank you so much! I've been looking for a helpful video for years! I've been suffering from achy calves after long walks for a decade now and this video really helps!
So glad this helps! Thanks for sharing, Christian :)
thank you so much for this video , i massaged the right calf and walked around before doing the left calf , i could instantly feel how much looser , and BETTER the massaged calf felt , on to the left calf right now . Thank you and happily subscribed
That's so nice to know! Thanks so much for sharing :)
Best my calf has felt in 15 months since a tear. Thank you
Im so glad i found this video. I tried it, got up and couldn't believe how good my calves felt! Thank you so much for the tutorial and your natural way of speaking and taking care of the body!
I'm so glad it helped! Thanks for letting me know and for your kind words :)
thank you this helped so much. Seriously made a big difference in tension and reducing pain. Thank you
Thank you so much! This helped a lot, I had just moved into a new apartment, and the constant heavy lifting up and down stairs had me limping! Your massage really helped out, no more limping! Thank you so much! ♥️💗
That's so good to hear! Thanks for sharing :)
I really love your self massage series! Please keep up the good work. ❤️
This was super helpful. I recently damaged my ankle in a fall and trying to take care of it i noticed my calf muscles on the same leg started to become tense to almost uncomfortable to walk. This really help relieve some of that pain
I'm glad to hear this helped to relieve your calf tension, Tsaiyana! You might also like to check out my newly published ankle self massage: ua-cam.com/video/kk6dnj4P3f4/v-deo.html . Thanks for sharing!
This worked great! Thank you so much for the massage tutorial .My leg hurts so bad but not anymore after I watch this video.THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!♡♡♡
thankyou helps relieve circulation movement and helps circulation stay safe.
That's great news!
Thank you Rachel, absolute night and day difference for my tight calves
You are very kind. Great tutorial. I follow it with you while watching. Got some Relief on first day,will continue. Thanks 🙏🙏
Glad it helps! Thanks for letting me know :)
3:55 so tender smile !!!!
Thank you! Just did your foot massage video. Combining the two is great for post-hiking soreness! Hopefully I will feel way better tomorrow!
That's great! Let me know if it ended up helping.
Really helps with my track and cross country training! Have to take two days off for shin splints and calf issues but this really helps that area feel better :) thank you!
I had really tense calves and achilles, but now they feel relaxed, this has helped a lot. I gave you the thumbs up :)
This massage worked better than physio, thankyou
Glad it helped, Rose!
This really does work! Thank you so much
will be doing those for sure I tor my calf muscle my ankle swelled up.
1:18 , yeah, that's a little hard when your legs are hairy like a werewolf
Shear
True 🤣
True that. :D
Lol use oil
@@ManggaHR i did but the hair only got wet
Thank you so much! God Bless.
My calves have been severely tight for longer than I can remember. I have a 140 lbs pitbull who sleeps in my bed so I've always just let him sleep on top of my calves for a small amount of compression and relief how ever, this might be the first time I've had a loose calf in years. Thank you. Very loose far less chronically painful, how ever, I would still love a steam roller to run my legs over a few hundred times lol.
Thank you! I wish I would have known about this years ago, but I'm glad I do now. My calves feel a lot better now that I did the massage.
Thank you 😊 very nice & healing
Glad you like it!
Hi I’m a runner. Just used two of your videos to loosen my calves / knee. Brilliant!!! Feel like I’m floating on air ! Could you please do massage for peroneal tendons side of calf ? Mine get sore/tight x
Just in case you didn't see: ua-cam.com/video/Pkb5n__o_t4/v-deo.html
Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much! I’ve been suffering with this for a year or two and this really helped!
You’re a live saver , thank you a lot !! ♥️
So good this tipe of mesaj!❤
Glad you like it!
Thanks a lot
Thanks for this video
really works
Amazing.
So glad you like it!
i was suffering from chronic ankel pain, searched about loosing calf massage. watch you video and it helped.... can you please do video on peroneal muscel massage.
Glad it helped! I'll put peroneal massage on my list :)
Thank you so much
Aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh,yeahhhhhhh, this feels soooooo good. Thank you!
Glad you like it!
You are really beautiful! Thank you for this video! It was very informative!
Amazing video worked a lot!😊
A LITTLE tender?? After four hours on top of a step ladder, my calves were a bit more than a little tender! 😂 But after this massage I feel like I might walk again. 😉 Thank you for having solutions for (almost) every problem. ❤
Four hours ... ouch! I'm so glad this gave you some relief! ❤️
Are you a doctor? You should try doing an ASMR channel; your tone of voice is nice and happy lol and you videos help me sleep 🙂
Not a doctor :). I'm a massage therapist. Glad my videos help you sleep!
Amazing. I felt very awesome. Thanks for the video.
So glad it helped, Sagar! Thanks for sharing :)
Wow this is great instead of holding your entire body in a stupid position, trying to roll on lacrosse balls that never stay where you put them lol.
Rolling does help but it’s pretty clumsy / hard keep it in place on a knotted trigger point. Subscribed, cant wait to see what else you’ve got.
Thanks a lot, techniques really work.
Very well demonstrated. Ma'am
Good as always!
Hi Rachel, thanks for your videos - they are really helping me through my pregnancy! I was wondering if you could make a calf message video for pregnancy (aka considering giving space for the belly haha)?? Much appreciated :) Rach
I'm so glad to hear the videos are helpful during your pregnancy! Great idea for a calf self-massage video for pregnancy - I'll need to work on that! In the meantime, you might like to try rolling your calf on a ball or massage roller.
Oh great idea! Thank you :)
OMG it's sooo good!
Ahhh that felt gooood
Thankive
cheers from Afro, NC
Amazing video love from india
Really could feel the difference in my legs after this massage. I found it hard on my back though. You need a lot of flexibility to be able to do this with a straight back, that maybe I do not have.
Could you do one on the back of the thighs please. I used the video you did on the foot and it helped so much
Yes, I have on my list to do a self-massage for hamstrings!
Thank you I have tight achilleses and its hard for me to relax my muscles
Your welcome
Thank you I understand a lot more now :)
Really helped :)
THANK YOUUUUUUUU
You have a wonderful manner and presentation. =) Unfortunately, I'm significantly fatter than you, and am unable get the right angle or enough pressure to do much good in a way that doesn't tire my arms and shoulders way too early. I will save this video to revisit in about 50 lbs. =/ I look forward to being able to do this massage!
I appreciate that. Many people aren't able to do this massage for any number of reasons. I've begun a hands-free self-massage series, where I use props like lacrosse balls or a foam roller. I will add hands-free calf massage to the list!
@@rachelrichardsmassage9660That's wonderful, thank you! I've been known to use a rolling pin on my calves. LOL It's pretty effective, though it would be better if it weren't just a flat surface.
I'm surprised this video hasn't picked up a major ASMR fan base, haha! 🤣
Evan Campbell I thought ASMR was whispering sounds or mixing yogurt, eating ice cream, or playing with fluffy slime lol I saw some video and was like what the heck is this?! 🤔😜
@@sarah-sandres - well, now you know! 😄 ASMR can occur from the most random things, haha! 🤣
Your a really good teacher and you make it look easy! But I’m horrid at self massage!!! At least I didn’t seem to make it worse.😳
yes i lobe your video so much thank im 20 but my body fee kinda funny
Hi Rachel! Thanks for this vid! I tried it and my calf pain was reduced but it didn't totally go away. Do you have other suggestions? Thank you! Stay safe 😊
It depends on what's causing the pain, but in general, you'll want to do this self-massage a few times a week, stretch the calves and plantarfascia regularly, and try to pay attention to what might be causing the pain, so that you can modify as needed. When a condition is chronic, it takes time, care, and mindfulness to heal, but you should notice differences along the way.
Its still hurts bad
ouch ouch...very tight calves which I believe contributes to back of heal pain. How often can you massage the calves?
As often as feels good to you. You may also like to try my foot massage video: ua-cam.com/video/CSAprffM83c/v-deo.html
Thanks so much for this! I tore my calf muscle about 6 months ago went to physical therapy for a few months, but it still feels tight so I'm looking for ways to loosen it. Any other suggestions?
Thanks for your comment! Continue to do your PT exercises every day, and I would suggest seeing a skilled massage therapist.
Is it a good idea to use a hot water bag on the legs to heat the calve muscles before doing stretches or massages like this?
Yes, it's fine to use heat before massaging, as long as you have no acute condition, inflammation, or possible blood clots.
Wide angle lens mishap
I do not understand using your body, not arms or hands to pressure. Can you make a demo video pls? Leaning in does not draw my hands down.
A video on the basics of how to perform self-myofascial release is a great idea - thank you! I will put it on my list. Stay tuned!
Thank you! Very helpful video :)
The one I did the massage hurts even more
Alayne Williams not working for me either
Oh my thank you, I feel like I can walk again
What is you have thick calves like I do? I find it hard to get a proper grasp
It's not necessary to wrap your fingers around your leg. You can simply lean into the calf muscles using your palms, knuckles, or fingers.
Does this help with calf knots?
If by "knots" you mean tight muscles, then yes, this will help relax and lengthen tight muscles.
Can this make your calves slim?
I'm afraid not.
Ill just ho to my happy place😜
can this make calves small??Anyone please answer
No, massage will not change the size of your calves. One exception is lymphatic drainage massage, if you have edema in the lower leg.
If you continuously have calf soreness and possible swelling without no apparent reason go to the Dr. ASAP you may have liver disease. Don’t be misdiagnosed or avoid the early signs because you COULD DIE.
Nice Bod.
You’re so beautiful
My calf is hard very hard I want soft please
cute feet
Love u sweeti check
Thanks , great video