American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons includes a similar towel stretch among stretches used for heel pain.
- Standing Calf StretchTight calf muscles can affect how your foot and ankle move, so calf stretching is commonly included in plantar-fasciitis exercise programs.
Stand facing a wall and place your hands against it.
Step the affected leg behind you while keeping that heel flat on the floor. Bend the front knee and gently move your hips toward the wall until you feel a stretch through the back calf.
Hold for approximately 30 seconds, then
