Calf and Soleus Pain Explained by Brisbane Sports Podiatrist

Brisbane Sports Podiatrist from Shoes Feet Gear explains how the soleus, medial head of the gastrocnemius and the lateral head of the gastrocnemius function. Common issue that cause overuse and repetitive injury are explained along with treatment options. More detailed information can be found on our webpage here:

[@wapadnoordhoek]

Probably the best explanation I have heard while researching my calf injury issue...I have been searching for about 4 to 5 years maybe not all the answers but still a great explanation

[@JAJBIO1267]

what other exercises and stuff did you do to overcome it.

[@benjanson7484]

I I’m now learning that the soleus is extremely important but SO overlooked.

[@rickl4159]

I don't think this video answers how to heal your soleus unfortunately. Mine starts hurting after about a mile in to my runs

[@thangarajmj5814]

SO clearly, Explainned. Life saver. Thank you.

[@reflex8449]

Thank you so much. This helps a lot since playing football in grass tightens up my calves

[@jackwilliam7775]

Can you tell me what did you do so your pain go away please im a footballer to

[@bezalyn]

I’m an artist and I find this useful to study human anatomy for drawings 😂

[@dylans2088]

Im a construction worker, me too

[@lisagee3318]

Hey congratulations for explaining so clear

[@leslie7872]

Why does my soleus muscle get slower sore after sprint training.

[@joshualouisa]

Good question !

[@justin94block]

When I do warmup jogs, I get soleous pain within 10 min. I use Adidas ultraboost.

[@benjanson7484]

I might have to start implementing some bent legged calf raises to strengthen the soles as I have just increased my cadence from 163 to 172 and now my soleus is feeling it it felt like someone hit me in the soleus with a baseball bat🤞I haven’t torn it

[@DK-gl3ih]

Is it better now

[@shadzer12]

I get pain on the inside of my calf and I can’t find any Info anywhere on it

[@amaansiddiqui2376]

Same. It's so annoying while running.

[@franzmeier2128]

If it runs down right next to the bone it might be because you strike the ground either assymetrically or with your heel rather than your forefoot. (I'm no professional, but changing that and training kettlebell swings or cycling instead of running have helped me)

[@shadzer12]

Franz Meier I already cycle but wanted to try a new sport, I gave up on the running because I always got that pain

[@jdbaxxter]

Sometimes factors like cold weather or poor bone density can play a role in this. Overdoing one type of exercise without adequate rest can also be a reason. Try to balance your exercise regime. Else consult a physician.

[@lamrof]

people go out to their sports when pain subsides, big mistake. Injured muscle is weakened muscle. The fact that pain subsides doesn't mean that muscle can be back to be used to the same sport intensity that injured it. Injured muscle must be rehabilitated and strengthened fully before put to any strenuous sports activity. If not you shall remain a citizen of the land of chronic injury and pain.

[@themuz3]

awesome video. very helpful

[@MovementScience8]

Hey that's a great video!! Really simplified the topic Thank you!!

[@The713Sonic]

Must be my sole us since I’m on a vent knee when doing my boxing position and it burns like 30 minutes into my workout.

[@benjanson7484]

Great informative video thanks,

[@benjanson7484]

I am assuming that doing eccentrically loaded heel drops with a bent leg will help the soleus be able to Berger handle the demands of running much the same way doing them straight legged helps the Achilles’ tendon , am I correct in saying this

[@jackwilliam7775]

Please im a footballer and have this issue what should i do

[@simonloo1588]

My outside TOP soleus is perpetually sored ...was it due to my push-up as you mentioned ? How to correct that ?

[@Kelly_Ben]

Me too! Not sure if I should rest or just do easy runs for a bit...

[@stellaessilfie-dughan4873]

Thanks for the video, I have planter fasciitis what kind of runners will you recommend for me?

[@frankt7769]

Every time i try and jog my rhs calf strains so ill try the bent leg exercises

[@jackwilliam7775]

Please guys im a footballer and i need help with this situation

[@YeNZeC]

Why does the muscle Ache like a dull pain. after 30 minutes it goes away and everything is fine, can even run faster becasue of it. the first 30 minutes are worrying about the leg hurting.

[@taylor_b9266]

This method assumes your floor is level.

[@IIAndersII]

The earth is flat so I don't so any problem.

[@EvaK7]

👍🏻

[@TheCuratorIsHere]

You’re wrong you didn’t take the calf muscle out of it you took the gastrocnemius out of it.

[@ME-lc2zg]

Nah you are wrong.

[@ME-lc2zg]

Nah you are wrong.

[@lisasimpson9568]

YOU SHOULD BE FACING THE CAMERA WHEN YOU TALK, WE CANT HEAR YOU

[@INRI.Miguel]

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