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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I dont stretch bc it hurts but I do have a calf stretcher and when I have been diligent it actually does help. I also have very weak ankles from a bad sprain and needing a boot for 3 months a few years back. I'll try stretching and swimming and getting my weight under control[/quote]

NP. I would strongly urge you NOT to use the calf stretcher - especially on cold muscles. That will not help things. Stretching on cold muscles is generally not advisable and can make things worse.

For your ankles, try this: when sitting down, lift one ankle/leg up at a time, and try to "draw" the entire alphabet with your foot/toes. Do this 2x a day, with each foot. That will help with ankle flexibility without strain.

Swimming is a great idea. If you can take 1-5min walking breaks throughout the day, try that. It's fine to break it up into small increments, rather than chunks (if it doesn't cause you major pain).

And yes, seeing your doctor is definitely advised.
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Good to know, dumb question but how do I warm the muscles up before using stretcher ( it really does feel good) would I use it after a walk? I also have a air compression sleeve thing that "kneads" the muscle[/quote]

Stretching is best after exercise, when the muscles are already warm. So if you can walk for a few minutes (without too much pain/discomfort) and *then* stretch, that should be fine. Go slow and gradual with your stretches - I'm pretty active myself, but I know from experience that it's easy to overdo it even with something as simple as stretching![/quote]

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