I just bought a pair of amazing leather boots. They were the last pair. I'm not returning them. However, they're knee-high and the left one is a little too tight on my calf. I can still wear them, but I'm looking for advice as to how to stretch them, just a little, to make them more comfortable in the short term. I imagine that they'll naturally stretch a bit over time, but I'm hoping for a quicker fix. Anyone?
posted by B-squared on May 30, 2009 - 10 answers

I think using an elliptical machine is causing tightness on the outsides of my ankles. What stretches should I do and what should I watch out for in my form while exercising? [more inside]
posted by doift on Apr 26, 2009 - 4 answers

"Pop!" goes... my entire body? [more inside]
posted by np312 on Oct 9, 2008 - 9 answers

I started with XP. Installed vista. Then I could choose between XP and Vista. I'm not using XP any more. Can I just delete the XP partition? [more inside]
posted by gergtreble on Sep 1, 2008 - 7 answers

What the hell just happened to me while I was stretching my back? [more inside]
posted by Cat Pie Hurts on Jul 2, 2008 - 17 answers

I went to see my doctor yesterday for a running injury (IT band). He says that basically I'm fit but that I have the "flexibility of a two-by-four". He wants me to do a stretching regimen three times a day — more if possible. He showed me a couple of stretches, but I'd like to do more. Can you recommend any good individual stretches or stretching routines, especially for a novice runner (and especially for one having trouble with his IT band)? YouTube clips a HUGE plus. Yoga's fine, but there's now way in hell I can do the pigeon pose (I have the flexibility of a two-by-four, remember?).
posted by jdroth on Jun 17, 2008 - 18 answers

My own private gas crisis. Looking for a couple of simple stretches I can do. [more inside]
posted by loiseau on Jun 12, 2008 - 6 answers

Why does my butt pop? Does yours? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 29, 2008 - 13 answers

I could use some help loosening up for my return to cycling. [more inside]
posted by EatTheWeak on May 12, 2008 - 8 answers

Is there a way to stretch my quadriceps without bending my knees? [more inside]
posted by meerkatty on May 6, 2008 - 14 answers

Why do T-shirts become wider and shorter over time, and not the reverse? And is there any minimal-effort way to avoid this? [more inside]
posted by stuckie on Mar 5, 2008 - 16 answers

Where can I buy women's blue jeans without "stretch" for under $50 in the US? I'll go to chains, web sites, or retailers that are local to Portland, Ore. [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak on Dec 4, 2007 - 27 answers

Understanding how to make photos look good on my cheap-ass "widescreen" digital photo frame. [more inside]
posted by Jimbob on Sep 26, 2007 - 14 answers

Ugh. How do I *not* pull my "butt" muscle? My butt muscle seems to cramp up fairly easily, sometimes when...uh...engaged in "lovin'" with my wife, sometimes in non-compromising positions. If I'm "cupping" my own butt, it would be the muscle where my pinkie or 4th finger is pointing...more or less. Looking at the picture on the Wikipedia entry, I would guess it'd be my Gluteus Medius...maybe. When the muscle cramps up, it's *really* painful, and I can't move *at all* for about 5-10 mins. It still hurts maybe 15-20 mins later. I'm in my 30's, skinny, and probably not in the greatest shape. Are there any exercises or stretches or something I can do to prevent/minimize this?
posted by anonymous on Sep 4, 2007 - 17 answers

Anyone know where to buy these simple Starter stretchy shorts? Here's what they look like. [more inside]
posted by ssnickerer on Aug 18, 2007 - 3 answers

How do I un-tighten my super-tight hamstrings? Yes, I know you want to say "Stretch, fool!" but: [more inside]
posted by thehmsbeagle on Jul 12, 2007 - 23 answers

What kind of stretches should I do before/after being on the elliptical machine for 30 minutes? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Mar 11, 2007 - 13 answers

How can I fix stretched-out hand holes on my sleeves? [more inside]
posted by mikespez on Dec 7, 2006 - 7 answers

RunningFilter: What do I do about a very tight gastrocnemius (calf) muscle? [more inside]
posted by anonymoose on Aug 10, 2006 - 10 answers

PantsFilter: help me get my pants back to size! [more inside]
posted by elquien on Feb 8, 2006 - 5 answers

Windows 2000/XP has three options for setting desktop wallpaper: Center, Tile, and Stretch. Unfortunately, these are all kinda dumb. If I want to set a photo from my digital camera as my wallpaper, I'm stuck with a bad fit (Center), repeating images (Tile), or an incorrect aspect ratio (Stretch). Is there any third-party utility that will intelligently resize my desktop wallpaper? [more inside]
posted by waxpancake on Apr 25, 2005 - 14 answers

Is it possible to stretch canvas shoes? Just a little? More inside. [more inside]
posted by Shane on Dec 9, 2004 - 9 answers