Calf Muscle Strain Treatment

[@TheHutch000]

In all my years of fitness training and rehab work . This is the most perfectly explained video on calf injury I have ever heard . Ever and Im in the 50 category. BRILLIANT Video thank you!!!

[@ChipKempston]

I've watched a ton of videos and spoken to numerous therapists about my calf injuries and general leg tightness. This test was so simple and clearly indicated neural tension.

[@vyleart4488]

Excellent video. Was running 15 to 20 miles a week regularly. Had to pause for two weeks due to work, when I came back to running I strained my calf level 2 going up a steep hill. Very frustrating situation, but my intuition was to do what you advised and not push too far while still strengthening by walking. Very frustrating to go from 6miles per run to 1.5, but at 46 I have to take good care of myself. Your video was by far the best I found on youtube on the subject and so relevant to my experience. Very clear and logical. The part about nerve tension made perfect sense, as I have had had pinched nerve issues in the past. Subscribed!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I'm glad you found it useful David. Good luck with your recovery! xm

[@jarondavis9795]

Same, 1 bad incline run 2 months ago and now I have a knot and inflamed soleus..what gives!

[@tringerjrcpa]

Is the nerve xalf situation as tou described the same as having an annoying but sensitive hot or tender to touch spot on the calf?? That's been my recurring calf injury history

[@dwaynebrown2626]

@@SportsInjuryPhysiowhat do you recommend for strengthening exercises? Walking?? I’ve run my whole life but recently went from my longest run of 20 miles to doing a 100 mile run. Started calf issues while training for it and has continued ever since. I have not rehabbed properly or waited long enough for it to heal. Thanks

[@CodsVlogs]

I’ve got this injury atm!! Thanks for the help praying I’ll be back soon

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You will! Just try not to rush it. xm

[@Tony-dw9ts]

Hello

[@ricks1206]

I really appreciate your explanation of my injury. I am 64 and have had this problem on and off for the past 25 years. I have been to doctors and they have never explained how to fix this except to rest. I will follow your advice and hope for the best. Thanks!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Hi Rick. I'm glad you found it useful! Good luck with getting those calves strong! xm

[@sugnashukla501]

This is the first time I hv ever heard someone’s lecture so interestingly! You are a real good speaker , loved your speech sis.Thank you for the advices too.

[@julienbouillot6960]

Very instructive and definitely backed up by science. That being said this is still very focused on the symptoms as opposed to the root cause. I have suffered from calf strains between 2016 and 2020. I thought I was never be going to be able to run again. I realized that 2 factors were at the genesis of my issues: the first one is I went from running 30K a week to 60/70 topping 90k in 3 months for a marathon training. I put way too much intensity putting too much strain on the muscle and just put in too much volume in too short of a period of time. I was not recovering and kept loading and loading the muscle requiring 1 physio session a week.The second reason was just poor running form.. I was using the calves to propel me rather than leveraging larger muscle groups such as the glutes or the hamstrings. Running is not just about buying a pair of shoes and go out. It requires a specific technique that unfortunately very few coaches focus on. After 4 years of struggle I am back to running 45/60K a week on top of biking and swimming. I have not been to a physic in 18 months.I run slower , better and that has made me faster. Fixing injuries takes a holistic approach, it is about technique and rehab before rehab.

[@philgwellington6036]

Thankyou from New Zealand. Your notion of interconnected neural tension rang a bell for me with reference to excruciating lower back pain which is aggravated by seemingly disparate movements. This explains a lot.

[@richardegberink9952]

Where were you all those years struggling with recurring calf issues :) . Thank you so much from a 60yr old runner the Netherlands.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome!

[@armaniedwards]

Thank you so much for saying it takes about 4 weeks for grade 1 strains. I’ve been thinking this whole time it takes 1-2 weeks and I get frustrated. But it’s good to know that was 4 weeks is more likely

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad I could help!

[@lessiamerino1879]

Thanks!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome and thank you for your donation!

[@gegenton3953]

Not training is the hardest part for me. I suffer from tight and hurting calves for weeks now. After my latest run that was really painful the same evening I now will slow down and actually concentrate on rehab. Thanks for the useful tips!

[@trenbolone007]

Long distance runner here (35-40miles/weekly). Very informative on calve strains/injuries. LOL... 45yr old here. Do incorporate strength training and plyometric training. You now have a new subscriber. Thank you for the content and info.

[@markthomasson5077]

Thanks, very well and clearly explained. I am 64, I get knotted calves so easily. Recovery is at least 6 months from 3 long hill runs. As ever I started to hard, just learning how to really slow down.

[@joelhouse7533]

I am in the same age group. I have heard older runners say they have to live with fewer miles to avoid injury. I think what she describes makes sense that older males who get injured will be looking at long rehabilitation times. Mentally, we are not a good group for long rehabilitation. So my colleagues have opted to run fewer miles as a solution for not recognizing our body’s aging effects and proper healing. Takes discipline to stay in the game. I am slowly recovering from a repetitive motion injury to my calf. Re-aggravated when I started back too soon. Live and learn. And we all hate COVID pounds.

[@markthomasson5077]

I am now doing 3-5k most days, with a 14k once perhaps twice a week. I am getting on with strength exercises, say 20minutes most days

[@philippekosmas7567]

I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS VIDEO, LOVE YTOU FOR SHOWING ME THIS AND IS THE REASON I AM HAVING ISSUES. YOUR A LIFE SAVER....

[@anthonyomahony6257]

Credit to you lady. Your presentation here is the best ever explanitive to me. I wasted time with my GP, my physio and even more time with Google. You can be assured that I am now one of your advocates and will continue to direct all in my path back to you. Thank you very much, I'm half repaired already. We'll done 👍

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thank you very much! Good luck with the rest of your recovery.

[@LorenzoTiezzi]

This explanation is perfect. I knew these things already and FELT on my calfs but you tend to forget them -

[@traceys4942]

Thanks Mareike for this excellent explanation, and I think your video explains my slow recovery from 2 calf muscle tears in the past 6 months, the age issue, the building back of the fibres AND the neural issues ( I have almost constant tingling in my foot ) and a long history of SI joint pain/injury.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad you found it useful!

[@gantal123]

So thorough - wonderful explanation. Interesting that neural tension can be the culprit on recurring calf & hamstring pain. I'm 57 and have been running since I was 35. Solid advice to follow.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks for watching!

[@abiolakelvin3282]

Hi, I found your advice very valuable. I just saw from one comment here a case of what I experienced too. I was running the whole of 2023 but once I didn't run for a week the following week I ran, I pulled my calf from an easy running maneuver I easily do in the past. Since then it has been recurring as I was impatient to wait for much longer to run again. It's really frustrating and still now I am in pain.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks for sharing, and good luck with your recovery!

[@chetranqui]

Such a sensible approach. Thank you for helping me understand the scenario better and providing such simple recommendations. I'm now excited to work on my lower back and hammies... never woulda thought such a thing might impact my calves!

[@raymondelliot4605]

I’m a distance runner and just pulled my calf muscle, I’ve been ok for months and due to do a full marathon in 2 weeks time. In the past I have switched to road cycling to help build the muscles up again and found it heal quicker. When I pulled it, it was like a twinge but later in the day it started to feel stiffer.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

If you can cycle without pain, then that may be a brilliant way to help you maintain some fitness for your marathon. It is definitely a better option and trying to make it run long distances at this point.

[@henrycook6376]

Have had 2 strains and both during marathon training. Had to completely stop running for it to get better! Last strain i took a month off, like you said. And yes, Im over 50. Thanks for the video!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks for sharing!

[@AdamThomas28]

Wow so informative. I’ve had reoccurring calf injuries for two years now. Some lots of research but this is the first time I’m hearing about this approach to it. Thanks for sharing and I will implement this approach to become healthy

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Good luck! Glad you found it useful!

[@FirstNameLastName-oy2ji]

Excellent explanation. I'm in the process of recover from calf strain after hiking 835 miles. Your description of the process, pain, and process that I used to recover was so identical to what I've done that I was prompted to comment. I utilize yoga, rest, slowly rebuilding the new fibers. I also incorporate cold water immersion 4x day and plenty of electrolytes and good foods.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Hi Jon, always good to hear from someone who has first hand experience. Where on earth did you walk to?!

[@FirstNameLastName-oy2ji]

@@SportsInjuryPhysio My wife and I hiked from Harpers Ferry West VA to nearly the Maine border on the Appalachian Trail. We took off to let the calf strain heal ( and I couldn't walk ... ). We plan to hike from Harpers Ferry WV to GA starting in Sept.

[@fmejia1172]

Jon White , is there a specific diet or foods that will help for a better recovery . Or food that should be avoided?

[@lokomotive28]

@@FirstNameLastName-oy2ji hey did the cold immersion help

[@scottwatson9064]

As a 57 year old runner undergoing a series of deeply frustrating strains to my left calf I thought you were talking about me. It was like sitting in a consulting room! If I can’t get on top of it by following the detailed advice you’ve given, I may be in touch...

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

My partner (52) went through it last year. It was extremely frustrating but he managed to get it right and is now pushing a fast 10km again. Good luck 🍀

[@fernie988]

I messed up my left calf too

[@michaelstusiak5902]

I'm dealing with 2-3 grade strain. This video has been very helpful. Thank you.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome!

[@librapower7810]

Thanks for sharing this is really useful for me , currently have a reoccuring calf tear , definatley have to gradually build the strength up and stop doing too much too soon

[@markfreedman2470]

I think you are probably the best of the best in your field. I enjoy listening to your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks, will do!

[@ddcan132]

Amazing :) I have no doubt this video is really the most explanatory video for calf muscle strain treatment in whole universe. Really thanks a lot

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome!

[@alvor2762]

Well this was extremely informative. I am 70+ and hurt a calf muscle doing a jog/walk the other day. It then appeared to be OK and then what did I do, ran again and now in real trouble. I hope people watch this video and take note. The sad thing I play golf and now that's going to be affected while I recover. First time I have ever damaged a calf muscle.

[@brianjulian5230]

Hiii, just want to say thank you for all your knowledge and help! You are a GOD sent!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome - glad you found it useful! 😊

[@osPA78]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I am runner with constant calf strain issues and I think you hit it really home for me when you stressed the time it takes to heal as well as strengthening the muscle.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I'm glad you found it useful! I always think that if you understand how something heals it's much easier to stick to the boring exercises 😉

[@eggybread4937]

Aren't you just a wonderful physio. I like how you explain things.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I appreciate that!

[@jessicalaursen7113]

This video has been super helpful! Especially the information on neural tension. Thank you!

[@muradimmu]

Best video I’ve watched on these topics so far. ❤

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

So glad!

[@sisyphusd9386]

This, and your later video on calf injury, have been so helpful. I was a club runner from teens to late 30s; in my 50’s now and had effectively given up on running due to repeated, reoccurring calf problems. Do lots of gym and other exercise but miss running so much, I’m going to take a patient approach to strengthening and gentle reintroduction via short walk-runs over a few months. Fingers crossed. Thanks for the great advice.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome!

[@johnlee7691]

Wow. When you talked about men age fifty, I thought you were talking to me. I am struggling with recurrent injury. Thank you!

[@bfmanion]

Same

[@alloverdaplace2043]

Wow! Did the chair test and I'm 38 yrs old athlete male I run almost every day but recently got an extreme calve muscle cramp took me out for a week. And with that chair test I could not extend my leg bent over. And she Is right I do have a bad lower back disc degenerative disc. But it's not touching the nerve therefore I can still compete competitively but to your point I will begin to stretch my hamstrings alot more. Thank you for this video! Super informative!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ronniegrey4445]

Reacurring back pain makes so much sense now, something had to give my calf muscle could'nt take the constant pounding anymore. I'm 55yrs didn't see this injury coming at all, just bang! it hit me so suddenly. Thanks for sharing.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad you found it useful Ronnie. xm

[@MrSuperdurden]

This was really good, the best explanation and advice I’ve heard. Makes so much sense and explains my injury spot on.

[@7277k]

Agree 100%

[@kylerichardson1242]

Great stuff. Informative video with actionable advice. Thank you so much!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

My pleasure!

[@MajoraJamora]

So perfect and consice. Thank you for the insight and knowledge to heal my self.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You are welcome!

[@onnokamst2755]

Loved the explanation on neural tension! I now have another dimension of remedies to consider.

[@capeheartriz]

boy, you are so right about the age factor....at 67, male....its taking forever!....it feels great then before you realize it , you have the same micro tears and aches....even without over doing it...just walking.....for recovery...frustrating

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

😔

[@davexmit]

I’m 53 and tore my calf when I didn’t warm up before a run. Took me a few weeks of daily walking until I could feel safe to run again. Still some tightness, but lengthy warm up exercises seem to be helping.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks for sharing!

[@benjanson7484]

Great video and info is on the money- got Achilles tendinitis at age 34 which was exactly as you described felt like someone whacked me in the calf muscle with a baseball bat took 13 weeks to heal, kept doing accentrically loaded heel drops for a while and no problems stopped doing the exercises thinking I was in the clear and bang, got Achilles tendinitis on the other leg. You MUST keep up the strengthening exercises to keep injury at bay

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Sound advice about the exercises Ben!

[@lozsari]

Thank you for your great work. How can I solve neural tension problem?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

This video can give you some ideas but just be careful - in my experience, you can easily make it worse if you are too aggressive with your exercises or not doing the right ones for your actual situation kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXTcZ3yIhLyJfrs

[@Terminatortx33]

I never hurt my calves running, but i have torn my calf twice playing tennis (Explosive sport). I turned 50 and 6 months later first calf injury ever - then twice in one year. You got the 50 year old spot on.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I'll add that to the list - do you have specific questions about those you would like me to answer in the videos?

[@Terminatortx33]

Yeah sure - I have trained all my life and never tore my calf muscles until age of 50. As i mentioned in a previous comment you can train , run extensively weekly, do all the strength work necessary on a weekly basis. And bang you can still get injured. My question is: I injured tore my calf first time - did all the correct rehab - built it back up to full strength well i thought i did. Back to running 10 and 20km runs - full gym strength workouts. Then bang tore my calf again 3 times bigger than the first time from the same thing(tennis).Ok so im thinking should i go and get another Ultra sound after 8 weeks or so to see the effect of the rehabilitation. as getting back to full strength activities and running didnt mean squat for me as it tore again. So how do you really know your calf is back to full strength?@@SportsInjuryPhysio

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I don't think an ultrasound will be of much use because it only shows if there is an active tear but it can't show you how strong the muscle is. Often the rehab component that makes a difference in this type of case is, after you've done the high-load strength training, also do an extensive plyometric programme that restores the calf complex's ability to handle strong forceful movements (like in tennis). But also in your warm-up make sure you check the neural component and have good range in your hamstrings and leg in general before going on the court.

[@Terminatortx33]

Yes i always warm up before activity - i stretch do some lunges , free standing body weight squats , jog around the court , side straddles around the court, knee high raise on the spot. We were 40 mins into playing before the injury occurred - same as last time. Its just bad luck as injuries are part of the game. Keeping fit and healthy is really good for you but you will get injuries along the way. Sports fun but injuries suck.@@SportsInjuryPhysio

[@kanpurjam]

Thankyou for the advice. Works well for me.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome!

[@domenicocarella2625]

Very interesting and competent explanation, it makes a lot of sense... I will put the suggestion into practice immediately. Thank you!!!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad you found it useful!

[@redhadelledj9243]

I subscribed and hit the bell right after the chair test, Convinced

[@paulmadporra]

Baie dankie! Ek sien baie min mense bedank jou in Afrikaans. Hierdie video gaan my baie help met my kuitspier wat ek die eerste keer in my lewe geskeur het, en eks 51. Sjoe, dit vat lank jong! En ek dink my vrou se rug probleme kan dalk 'n senuwees probleem wees. Groete van SA af, van die Porragees oukie LOL

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Voorspoed!

[@chsciclismo]

Awesome info.....cyclist....after a 2 week intense cycling block went for a run and hurt my calf....now on it....

[@ozzyrkaya3713]

This is so typical for cyclists isn’t it? Dealing myself with same calf sores

[@TuffHtKingswood]

WOW! Thank you! I have crazy neural strain from my hamstrings down. Chin to chest, leant forwards and tried to lift my right leg up. Shooting nerve pain. Soon as I lifted my chin up I could somewhat straighten my leg.

[@damiantrentdrivinginstruct6481]

Thanks for this, the part about neural tension is very helpful.

[@rebeccacynoske5688]

I had knee replacement and have lots of pain in my calf it’s preventing my recovery from moving forward

[@camjam1224]

Thanks for sharing now days I’m having pain in calf muscles on my right leg. I run 12.5 miles 5 days in a week but now can’t Run. Let me try what you said in your video about rehabilitation. Thanks.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Good luck with it Cam

[@harryfenion7928]

@@SportsInjuryPhysio hi can you help you described what seems to be happening with me I have not been able to run properly for years now my left calf always cramps when I try to run I do have lower back issue and I think it is coming from that

[@burkitali7423]

thank you for explaining this with patience and detail.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome. xm

[@РоманД-ф4й]

Thank you for the explanation! I am 46 and I had my calf partially torn during a table tennis match. Never experienced it before and was surprised a lot especially since I have been thru quite intense training sessuins without any issurs. Now after month I am feeling more or less good and started doing calf exercises but am afraid to go back to table tennis. Not sure when I can do it even though it seems I can already but the fear to get a reccurent injury pushes me away.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Including plyometric exercises in your final rehab can help build that explosive strength for quick moves and get over the fear of playing - but I can obviously not tell if you're ready for that or not. If you wanted help with your rehab, this is something that our team of physios can assess and help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@jamesmmarquis]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ajeshverma3958]

Thanks for the wonderful video Maryke, I am 51 years and have started feeling the calf strain whenever I plan to run long distance or run fast , calf strain can can occur in any leg , seeking way forward

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It sounds like something that will react well to a structured rehab plan. If you wanted help to figure out what exactly yours need, this is something that our team of physios can assess and help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@sarahsbushmanmfa8498]

That was an awesome and helpful video. I just pulled my calf running about 2 hours ago, so thank you for sharing all of this wonderful information. I live in the US and I am jealous of the UK for being able to have online sports physio consults! What a cool resource.

[@radikalucas9053]

Brilliant video!! Superb.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Many thanks!

[@secularpilgrim1372]

This was very good! Intelligent and informative. 5 stars. And thank you!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it was helpful! xm

[@davidspencer6384]

Am in this situation right now. 9 weeks post-injury and I thought walking and increasing swimming was enough physio. Wrong. Regressed about four weeks in a few days after unwittingly overdoing it. Lesson learned and this video confirms everything. Thanks for posting.

[@emperofrank]

Very helpful dear.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks for watching!

[@azhar07464]

Do you have some exercises we can do as rehabilitation? Is cycling a good initial rehab exercise?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Cycling can be very useful but I would likely wait at least 3 to 5 days before starting. If your tear is quite significant then you may have to wait a bit longer - you physio can guide you on when it is safe to start. Also, just make sure you set it to a resistance that does not cause any discomfort during or in the 24 hours after the session. I don't currently have any rehab videos but it is essentially calf raises that gets progressed from very low load to eventually high load single leg with extra weight.

[@azhar07464]

@@SportsInjuryPhysio hello. Thank you for your feedback. I really appreciate it and will implement what you replied.

[@andrewogrady7505]

Excellent, concise and amazingly informative.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Much appreciated!

[@1966jamesM]

Great explanation. Thank you. The 50 year old male's switch, you couldn't be closer to the mark with that statement! I've spent fortunes on physio and nobody has ever explained why it keeps reoccurring. Around 5 years ago I broke a metatarsal on the left side after I'd been having reoccurring calf tightness for a several months, I can't help but think the two are possibly related.

[@carlosr.garcia9996]

Thanks so much for the test and information! Much appreciated

[@benjaminmoseslieb9856]

Super informative. Thank you for sharing, especially the bits about not using ice or anti-inflammatories if the pain isn't minimal, and the bit about the tight nerves. Describes my problems exactly.

[@Andrew-dp5kf]

This was really useful and well explained. Recovering from insertional Achilles tendinitis at the moment so helpful information.

[@shawnajohnston907]

Hi Myrayka my calf injury started as a knot in the center of the calf and then I had it pop I actually heard it pop I told my doctor and she said at first she thought it was vitamin deficiency, after that I started get knots on different parts of the calf sometimes even the side of the leg. I told the doctor again and she said maybe a blood clot. A lot of the time have to wear boots to help and wrap the entire calf. I still get knots in the calf and then if I'm not careful I reinjure it. It usually happens if I lean forward with both feet flat on the floor and not bending the knees. I can't walk fast or run. This time when I injured it I have a tear type of pain behind the knee and some pain in the back of the thigh a couple of inches above the knee the muscle is extremely loose and kind of hangs if I straighten my leg. I don't have medical insurance right now and I need to know how to restore the muscle and repair it.

[@shawnajohnston907]

Also I am not into sports but I do have fibromyalgia and I have issues with my bones moving out of place like my ribs, my hips and my back.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Have you seen a physiotherapist about this? It sounds as if it may be something to do with increased neural tension in your legs perhaps causing this and a physio will be able to assess that. I don't yet have a video about neural tension but I am just finishing a blog post on the topic and will post the link here once it is done.

[@bootspr]

This is exactly how I injured my calf/hamstring. I had both of my feet flat on the ground with a flat back and was lifting 20 LBs. dumbest thing I’ve ever done:(

[@danasugg3893]

Excellent video. Thank you so much.

[@kristopherball153]

Very useful for my repeating calf strains, thank you.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad you found it useful! xm

[@nonso3747]

This injury is very very tricky ... I'm glad I got this info on it... But gosh this is going a very long lay off for me 4 weeks without football 😥

[@crayzmarc]

Great and detailed explanation.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad you liked it

[@JoffEngland]

Fabulous explanation and rehab advice here, I'm subscribing, thanks.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks Joff - I'm glad you found it useful! xm

[@leeatkins1995]

Brilliant video. Very informative. What though are good strengthening exercises to begin rehab? I am just turned 50 years old and have just returned to running, I have a lower calf strain from two days ago. I still seem to be flexible judged by the exercises you have demonstrated. The calf already feels much better and there was only light pain when I walked a couple of miles today.

[@walterbergrodriguez8461]

Awesome video, very informative and helpful. Thank you

[@quammeriqbal5666]

Had Calf problems for some time now keep pulling them every time i play tennis or football and evening running. Then you added in about nurotension and back problems and 3 years ago i got a bulging disc due to a 30 mile charity walk plus just turned 50. Did that simple test you showed and yes it works. So Thank you and very useful

[@dilrajkaursandhu9391]

This is the most insightful explanation I’ve received for my frequent calf pulls. I’ve been to 3 physios and none of them touched upon this- thank you so much, this makes so much sense. Question- I’ve pulled my calf muscle (again 🙄) just this afternoon and it felt like a bullet shot through my calf. I have a half marathon in 3 weeks (21Jan). Do you think I’ll be fit to run it, if I strengthen the muscles once the pain wears off?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

If it is a significant tear (e.g. you struggle to walk normally for 3 days or more) then a half marathon may be too much in 3 weeks from now.

[@woohoo201]

Very helpful. I keep straining my calf more than a grade 1 from just walking.

[@nicowilson8032]

Great video and amazing explanation! Thank you

[@SALIM86]

Great video I got this injury yesterday

[@johnhutton2500]

Excellent. Thanks

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome!

[@MusicYoutube-s5u]

Hi doc, do ligament tear heal on its own? what treatment could help ligament to heal? Thank you

[@ronvitale]

Extremely helpful!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrKnockton]

Great video and has really helped me understand what may be causing my on-going calf issues

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad you found it useful! xm

[@rpmfitnesolutions]

Excellent episode with plenty of explanations and information - Thank You

[@MusicYoutube-s5u]

Hi doc, why my soft tissue injury seems like it's not healing? Thank you

[@Sureshuhbangalore]

Thanks a lot for the video. Got to know lower back muscle stiffness also can cause calf muscle strain. Will definitely try the suggestions. 🙏

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Best of luck!

[@runwithangela]

Hello from USA! Great video, love your accent! My first running injury... left calf strain on Day 1 of a 20 day run streak. I started having a sciatic problem on my left side in February after a long 2 Day road trip. When I strained the calf On my left, I felt like the two were somehow “connected”. This video was very helpful! Now if I can figure out where that sciatic is getting caught. I have been getting Chiropractic adjustments and that has helped tremendously along with stretching. THANK YOU!

[@CE-fj9tb]

Great information!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad you think so!

[@keyfeatures]

Wow, this video is so helpful. I have got calf pain on one side after just getting back into running after several years - also heading towards 50 - and after doing the test it defnitely seems like neural tension.

[@Mangoboy1]

Fantastic advice

[@laithfrangoul7303]

I hope you can help. I just did the quick exercise in the video and I have increased neural tension. I suffer with constant back aches, hamstring and calf injuries. What exercises do you recommend for the neural tensions? Thank you.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Hi Laith, I could make your condition worse by prescribing exercises for this without testing you and getting a thorough understanding of your symptoms etc. It would be best to consult a physio who can prescribe exercises according to what you specifically need. xm

[@elvisgarciadejesus]

Thanks for your good advices .

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