NCmedic
Level 2 Valued Member
So I wanted to ask a quick question on some issues I have had for awhile now.
There are two things I'm currently struggling with, hip and ankle mobility. I think that there were two reasons that led to me having so many problems.
1. Running too much with no stretching or SMR. I remember feeling extremely tight and sore in hip flexors and calves after some runs.
2. Somewhat sedentary job (driving around in an ambulance for long periods of time) and having to wear tactical boots that are high on the ankles.
Either way, my squatting abilities are poor and I can't even fathom the thought of being able to perform a pistol squat. When I run, I develop pain in my knees... typically at longer distances and running on uneven terrain or up/down hill. Downhill is worse.
As of right now, I've been trying to open up my hips using the "couch stretch" and other hip extension stretches by Kelly Starret. For the ankles, I've tried stretching my calves, banded ankle mobility drills, SMR on heel cord and calves, and trying to stretch my ankle into a better position during a squat.
I just wanted to pick your brain and see if there are any other ideas or recommendations. Unfortunately I think I'm going to have to be patient and grind through the stretches and SMR until I see the improvement I want.
There are two things I'm currently struggling with, hip and ankle mobility. I think that there were two reasons that led to me having so many problems.
1. Running too much with no stretching or SMR. I remember feeling extremely tight and sore in hip flexors and calves after some runs.
2. Somewhat sedentary job (driving around in an ambulance for long periods of time) and having to wear tactical boots that are high on the ankles.
Either way, my squatting abilities are poor and I can't even fathom the thought of being able to perform a pistol squat. When I run, I develop pain in my knees... typically at longer distances and running on uneven terrain or up/down hill. Downhill is worse.
As of right now, I've been trying to open up my hips using the "couch stretch" and other hip extension stretches by Kelly Starret. For the ankles, I've tried stretching my calves, banded ankle mobility drills, SMR on heel cord and calves, and trying to stretch my ankle into a better position during a squat.
I just wanted to pick your brain and see if there are any other ideas or recommendations. Unfortunately I think I'm going to have to be patient and grind through the stretches and SMR until I see the improvement I want.