Trigger point pain from Gastrocnemius Trigger Point #Three and how to find relief

STEP 1: How to Locate the Gastrocnemius Trigger Point #Three

The Gastrocnemius is a muscle present over the back of the leg or calf. It arises from the lower end of the femur and runs down, forming the Achilles Tendon attached to the heel bone. This muscle primarily helps with the bending of the foot when the toes point away from the body (as seen in ballet), and during flexion at the knee joint. It is used most while running, jumping, or during other “fast movements” of the leg, and to a lesser degree while walking or standing. The trigger point for the Gastrocnemius is generally present about two finger breadths below the knee joint on the inner belly of the Gastrocnemius muscle. Please remember the location of this trigger point as you go into the self-release video.

STEP 2: How to Self-Release the Gastrocnemius Trigger Point # Three

We’ll be showing you two ways to massage the Gastrocnemius. The first one is simple and requires a ball and a pillow. Lie down on your back with your head resting on the pillow. Locate the trigger point over the Gastrocnemius and place the ball beneath the area. Leave your leg loose and let gravity do its job. Should you need more pressure, you can bring the other leg over, resting it on top. Hold for about 30 seconds and release.The second way to self-release is a lot more intense, so please be careful and stick to the first method in the case this method is too difficult. All you need for this is your own body weight. Sit down on your knees and bend forward so you are on all fours. For this example, we will imagine that the pain is in your left leg. Bring the right foot over the left Gastrocnemius with your right sole facing upward. Sit back over the left foot slowly, and you will feel the pressure increase as well as a sensation running down to your heel. The more body weight you rest over the foot, the more intense it is, so regulate it as required. Hold for 30 seconds and relax.