Everyone loves to wear heels but did you ever think about what it does to your calves? Wearing high heels can cause calf tightness because your ankle is constantly in a plantar flexed position (toes pointing downward). This position increases the contraction of the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus). Over time, wearing high heels can shorten these muscles which would lead to tightness of the calf muscles and potentially pain/muscle strain.
No need to worry! Physical therapy can help! Physical Therapy helps by providing relief through stretching, strengthening exercises, manual therapy, modalities, footwear education, and postural assessment.