Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post
I don't get any foot pain on the bike, which I get a lot if I stand, walk, run or do aerobics without my orthotics, but my massage therapist really thought that not wearing them on the bike was contributing to my calf problems. (Which are mostly due to tight hip flexors. I need my own massage table just to get a surface that's firm and high enough to stretch them! )
Oakleaf, I had overly tight hip flexors to the point where running hurt like crazy. My physical therapist taught me the following stretch:

Find a bench/side of bed. Put left foot on it. Turn your right foot so that your toes point in. Stand straight, and slowly push your hips forward. You'll feel the stretch. Hold it for a minute. Repeat on the other side.

The other one is where you're on the floor on your hands and toes, lunge one foot forward between your legs and stretch the other leg. You'll really feel this one.

Both feel great and helped me get the tightness out of them.