One of the best ways to stretch the calf is to lean against a wall with your affected leg in back of your other leg. Here is a picture of this stretch:
When stretching, make sure that you don't put too much pressure on your calf because this can not only hurt the calf muscle, but the achilles tendon as well. You should only feel a light pull. Additionally, make sure that you hold the stretch long enough to really loosen the muscle. I recommended holding the stretch for 30 seconds, then rest for 30 seconds, then hold for an additional 30 seconds.
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