Sit down and cross one leg over the other
Use your hand to pull the toes back toward the shin
Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds
Repeat 3 to 5 times per foot
Roll the foot over a frozen water bottle or tennis ball
Use a towel around the ball of the foot and gently pull the toes back
Stretch the calf muscles with a wall calf stretch
Perform the stretch before getting out of bed
Repeat the stretch several times a day
Stop if the stretch causes sharp pain
