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    Calves like bricks

    Sep 21, 2018 3 minutes

    Extremely tight calves can force you to slow down and stretch mid-run! Read on to understand what is happening in your legs, and make an appointment with a qualified physio for a proper diagnosis and treatment.

    Whether you are a seasoned campaigner or a novice preparing for your first 10km run, lower leg injuries are a regular occurrence in the running community. Painful, tight calves may be experienced by many runners but there could be several conditions that could be causing them.

    We will take a look at some of

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