What is shin muscle stretch (seated)?

Shin Muscle Stretch (Seated)

Shin muscle stretch

Picture of how to do the shin muscle stretch
  1. Sit in a chair, with both feet flat on the floor.
  2. Bend your affected leg behind you so that the top of your foot near your toes is flat on the floor and your toes are pointed away from your body. If you need to, you can hold on to the sides of the chair for support.
  3. Hold the stretch for at least 15 to 30 seconds. You should feel a stretch in the front (shin) of your lower leg.
  4. Repeat 2 to 4 times.

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