We refer to the body as a chain - i.e. muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones and other connective tissue are a series of links from our big toe to our forehead. How each link moves is highly dependent on other links - both those close in proximity and those at the opposite end of the chain (thus, tight calves can contribute to low back pain, shoulder pain, and headaches).
Based on this, a recommended approach to stretching involves starting at the ground and working your way up the chain (stretch the calves, then the hamstrings, then hips, etc). We have included three handouts for the calves, hamstrings and hips. Enjoy!
