One of the most common things I hear from patients is: "My calves are always tight." Or: "My hips feel tight no matter how much I stretch." The surprising truth is that tightness isn't always a flexibility problem. In many cases, tightness is actually your body's way of asking for more support. Tight Doesn't Always Mean Short When a muscle lacks strength, stability, or control, the nervous system will often increase muscle tension to create a feeling of protection. Think of i