- My suggestion with this area is apply Ice. It’s usually injured by over use. So, rest, ice, elevation, compression sock and anti-inflammatory should help this muscle.
- RX is always ice 30 minutes 2 – 3 x a day on the painful area. Take anti-inflammatory meds, stretch, and tape the shin and arch before any physical activity.
The Extensor Hallucis Brevis arises from the calcaneus and attaches on the 1st proximal phalanx or the big toe where it help extend the big toe.
The Extensor Hallucis Longus starts at the anterior surface of the Fibula and also attaches below on the 1st Proximal Phalanx or big toe and helps extend it, but also causes dorsiflexion of the foot and ankle.
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