The real answer: It targets what most treatments ignore.
Your heel pain likely comes from tight calf muscles pulling on your plantar fascia. Studies show that calf stretching on an inclined surface is more effective than wall stretching for improving ankle flexibility and reducing plantar fascia tension.
What makes this different:
- Controlled angle: The 20-25° incline creates optimal stretch positioning that's hard to maintain with regular stretching
- Sustained tension: You hold the position long enough (2 minutes) for deep muscle release
- Consistency: It's easy to do 3x daily at home - no appointments to miss
What physical therapists say:
Orthopedic surgeons confirm slant boards "are very helpful in aiding patients' plantar fasciitis symptoms" by targeting calf tightness - the root cause for most people.
Real user result:
"It accomplished in a few weeks what ~2 months of PT, podiatrists, etc. did not." - Reddit user with plantar fasciitis
The key: If tight calves are behind your heel pain (which they usually are), this addresses it directly at the source. It's exactly what PTs recommend - just simplified for home use.
