The Calf That Carried Too Much

In this episode of Deep Tissue Talks, Doris Martel dives into the story of a man in his mid-50s — an executive, husband, father, and semi-professional pickleball player — whose right calf has started whispering pain again.

What begins as “just tightness” unfolds into a powerful exploration of the three layers of pain:

• Biomechanical — old compensation patterns from a past calf strain, tight plantar fascia, overworked hamstrings, and a protective nervous system.

• Somatic — the emotional weight of carrying work, family responsibilities, aging, and performance pressure all at once.

• Spiritual — the deeper truth that sometimes we move faster than our spirit can keep up.

Through detailed hands-on work above and below the calf, fascial decompression, breathwork, and somatic inquiry, this episode reveals how the body holds stories of survival — and how it releases when it finally feels safe.

You’ll hear how one man realized he didn’t need to outrun his life… he simply needed to move with it.

This episode is for anyone who pushes themselves, anyone who carries too much, anyone whose body is asking for permission to slow down.

If you’re experiencing persistent tightness, recurring tension, or pain that keeps returning, consider reaching out to a licensed massage therapist, physical therapist, or a psychologist trained in somatic pain.

Support exists and your body deserves it.