Unexpected Relief: How Treating a Calf Led to Freedom of the Mid-Back

A long-distance runner came in for calf tightness — but the real source of his problem wasn’t in the leg at all. Through Fascial Counterstrain, we uncovered deep fascial and neural connections linking his calf to long-standing mid-back stiffness that had troubled him for over two decades. This case reveals how addressing the root cause can bring lasting relief, even when the pain appears far from its origin.