Calf Pain or Strain Stretches & Exercises - Ask Doctor Jo

Calf pain often comes from a calf strain, which basically means you have torn calf muscle fibers in the lower leg. A calf strain can be mild to severe and will cause various levels of calf pain. More calf exercises & stretches for pain relief: • Calf Exercises for Str...
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[@carlswadley6717]

Is it supposed to hurt when I stretch my hurt calf

[@AskDoctorJo]

If it hurts, don't do it. Stretching shouldn't be painful, but it is uncomfortable.

[@AskDoctorJo]

In general, therapeutic exercises can be done 2-3 times a day.

[@mannyalonzojr8117]

AskDoctorJo Thank you for the video!!! I have a unique situation with my leg, do you have a website or contact page I can send you a question?

[@divyanshudwivedi6118]

Mam, my lower leg is hurting after I ran for 5km.3km in one go and 2km in another. Is this exerrcise would be helpful for me?

[@gopinath-fb9ze]

I jogged for past 3 days have a pain in my calf now ...I try this stretches for 30 mins slowly and get a relief from this pain..its very helpful for pain relief...thanks to Doctor Jo

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@sleepy3728]

Did a 100 calf raises for two days straight that’s why I’m here

[@hahaeggplanet12]

LOOOOL SAMEEEE

[@17111buzz]

Issue resolved?

[@shunyatanaka7140]

Same lol It’s been 3 weeks since I worked on calves but I still can’t get my heels on ground while I’m walking.

[@sleepy3728]

Abhishek chaturvedi ohh yeah I stretch before I workout now lol

[@garettharrell]

same here

[@Krashmainia_bxby]

I did calf raises two days ago and I couldn’t walk yesterday because of the pain hope this works🥱

[@KiKi-if2ts]

Same here😭

[@ceidelinaperezcastillo6743]

I’m not sure what to do it feels tight and I can’t be comfortable in any way or fall asleep cause it doesn’t feel normal like my other leg.

[@kevinbungles]

The fluid squat is helping my Achilles Tendon to heal - nice one Dr Jo

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks.

[@alialkhafaji4946]

This actually helps appreciate it

[@Lena_ge]

I do ballet, and I use these stretches every other day. They work wonders ❤️ keep up the great work!👍🏻⭐️

[@vincentlamberty4276]

This has to be the most helpful KZbin channel right now. Raw info and straight to the point. Love it.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!

[@MuscleMindConnect]

I do these everyday, thank you Doctor Jo!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@breadedchicken77]

I wake up to my calf cramping almost every day I hope this helps

[@matiasdamer3109]

Thats probably because of how your foot is positioned while sleeping.

[@HAHAHEHEHOHO17]

And prob your salt intake. Take abit more in your diet...but make sure you drink enough water

[@NudiThurb]

My night calf cramps went away after I took some daily magnesium supplements. You can consider trying that.

[@breadedchicken77]

@@NudiThurb I'll look into it since they seem to be happening on a daily basis again

[@BSelly]

Did it?

[@youharvestwhatyouplant]

You are my best in the Internet.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks :-)

[@autumndreamer]

i danced a little too vigorously the other day and now my calves are sore...this video helped a lot, will definitely be remembering to stretch better in the future!

[@ClonmanyGenealogy]

Thank you so much Doctor Jo. I was in pain for over a week until I found this video. After doing all the stretches and exercises shown just once, I am pain free! It’s like a miracle cure!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@danigolightly799]

Thanks, Dr. Jo! Your videos help me yet again. My calves have been so tight I could barely walk after taking a long walk the other day (not used to it, but getting there). This helped so much. Still sore, but the tightness is greatly reduced. Thanks for what you do!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@nella10123]

How are you now?

[@that1guy307]

I’m a competitive tap dancer and lately some of the jumps I’ve been doing have caused some strain, these have really helped out, thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@wakm7226]

this is actually amazing thank you so much

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@francof6383]

Thank you so mush Dr Jo all your helpful tips and stretches/exercises are helping me 👍👍

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@bharathi5284]

@@AskDoctorJo i have a severe pain in calf muscles i used to do zumba almost 1 year is over i got thi video through one of my cousin ....very much helpful joe thank u joe

[@Dottydressmaker]

Thank you for all your videos. I dance ballroom and have some overuse of muscles and joints. Your videos help me to fix minor aches and pains before they become a problem. Thanks again!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@noorahmadlondon]

Three years later and this still relieves my pain... Thank you for your expertise ❤️

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@lychee5810]

Oh wow this is really god i am so thankful i cant sleep because of the pain i always exprienced this and before i just bare with it but now i cant take the pain then searched for this im glad you are here

[@looksbypeterstyles]

Thank you for this Doc. I just went back to running again and I felt a little bit pain a day after I went running. Would definitely try this.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Good luck.

[@leelocd907]

Thanks, helped a lot!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@thereelwoodman7024]

Thank you for posting this video. I picked up a calf strain somehow and being in quarantine I have to mend myself so thank you once again Dr. Jo

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You're welcome.

[@ibraahemnabeel]

I can 10000 percent confirm that this stretching routine will relieve you from the pain

[@drpalakjain686]

Thanks a lot Dr,it was very helpful!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@mohithawelia]

Did 5 sets of 20 calf raises and i was not able to walk yesterday this did help in reducing the pain also try the tennis ball rolling massage.. have a speedy recovery.

[@suekandula1909]

Thank you sooo much for all your exercises for getting rid of pains..its helping me a lot.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@crayzmarc]

This great! Thank you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome.

[@CathalOGradaigh]

Thanks a million. Have a recurring pain in my left leg below the knee but I think these will help

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You're welcome.

[@bubbsrio]

Thanks this helped me a lot!!

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You're welcome!

[@ghanasreekamidri3990]

Thank u so much doctor jo it works perfectly. I am glad that I watched this video

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You're welcome.

[@loantran2628]

Thanks for tips !!!i love it

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@nanatayang954]

Did almost all but the squat was difficult. Thank you Dr Jo.These stretches helped!!!

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You're welcome!

[@sharni888]

Dr Jo your explanation is very educational n clear. You also speak at a correct speed for viewers to understand well. Thanks.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thank you. I hope they help.

[@natedonthate4291]

@@AskDoctorJo They do. I am a wrestler, thank God for you. Keep up with the vids.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks. Good luck!

[@c59222]

Wow! Thank you!

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[@vilaswalugade6892]

Thanks for nice tips

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[@islam_peace786]

A 7 star ******* video. Wondeful work. Keep it up.

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Thanks!

[@TFC25]

Love your content.

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Thanks.

[@joancurts1844]

Great video

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks.

[@seemamohideen4747]

Yes I see and do it Daily. I must wait to do This Exercises Again and again. SO Thank you so much

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You're welcome.

[@husnabhanu3407]

Awesome

[@BravoCharlie]

Thanks, really appreciated this

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@logixoul]

I have claudication and cold feet. Will these stretches/exercises help? Or do you have another video about that?

[@naga9601]

Even paid doctors will not give 1% of explanation, considering with ur videos. you are 👌👌👌.

[@Mr.logic1234]

Hey 👋🏽 thanks Fr Fr

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You're welcome.

[@stephaniediaz5708]

Thank you for this I can walk and felt immediate relief

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@veena1662]

I had just finished doing the harvard step test for my sports assignment and my left calf hurts a lot, thanks for the good stretches!

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You're welcome!

[@fyardhie]

Terima kasih / Thank you Doctor Jo ! :)

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[@ChinenyeAgba]

Thanks so much Doctor Jo.., I really needed these cos ive been having this pain on my left calf after my workout yesterday morning. Couldn't do my jump workouts like jumping jacks today cos of it. I will update tomorrow morning on how it feels after this.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@angelascott-anglin9825]

Same here. Same leg. I had been jump roping

[@dannyburns5475]

I slipped on stairs and aggravated my sciatic nerve and heel. Pain and numbness on back of thigh, calf, and foot. The calf and sciatic exercises really help just after a couple days. Thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome!

[@marcinbaraniecki9021]

Omg that is what happend to me 3 days back🙈🙈🙈top job👍definitely im gone start this asap😊

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks. I hope they help!

[@musawerkhan1019]

Doctor, you explained very well. Nice job...👍

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks.

[@applicabled3953]

Hello Doctor Jo, I am running from last 15 days regularly and i feel very painful for next two hour after running 2 km everyday.

[@sheenakrishnakumar9008]

Thanks a lot

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@KC-cl4ii]

I did sprinting on hard grass for football the first time since quarantine that’s why i’m here👍🏾

[@backermax9225]

total solution to tennis leg calf strains too...Gread tips and thanks a lot Dr.Jo

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@raghavk4073]

Thanks .this really worked for me..

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@melindajo273]

Thank you. I have Cerebral palsy n I pulled a muscle somehow Thank you for doing a video I’ve tried some of these already.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I hope they help.

[@football_edits10afc_lfc49]

I did too many calf raises in one go and now I’m here and in 4 days I have a 100M running tournament at my school

[@freedomunderattack1704]

Thanks for sharing. Just the stretching alone made the pain go away.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@lizaoakes9229]

Thank you so much

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@ub9843]

Hi, will this help release fascial knots and adhesions?

[@mohammedjashim7186]

Thank you for this wonderful idea. I did this and my pain got reduced. Happy and thank you Again 🎉

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@theresacosgrove9590]

Just done them few exercises feeling good thank u

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@krisnacater]

Thanks doc

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@bulldoghandyman1714]

You are the best thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome.

[@seiffarrag2953]

THANKS SOOO MUCHHHHH

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@hihello-tt9fs]

this was really good after my soccer game my calf’s are always hurting so much thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@DoeRaeMe]

I stretched the left one and by time I got to the calf raises I felt a BIG difference 🦵

[@azfarhossain192]

Your this video really helped me god bless you i have calf pain for like 10 to 12 years and a normal message or strech was not working out but your excerises thnx ❤️

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks.

[@NOFEAR48]

Love you 💓💓💓

[@riderofthehills]

I've been suffering from restless leg syndrome for 15+ years, tried massages, running, massage machines but all eventually turns out to be useless. When finally I found your channel. My GAWDDDDD.. you're God sent.. now i can sleep peacefully. 👍 🔔

[@riderofthehills]

Also, try vajra aasana or thunderbolt pose. It works wonders !!

[@nucguy7932]

excellent teacher

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks.

[@lychee5810]

The pain goes away now they are relaxed i can finally sleep thank you godbless and love u!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome! Glad it helped.

[@kgonepostl]

How often can a person do these exercises, per day, without harm? I plan on doing them all throughout the day, consistently. I noticed immediate blood flow, once I did the belt stretch, and the runners stretch. This must work.

[@pooneej]

Will this help for neural calf cramps/strain? I wish you were close to s. nj because I'd make an appt with you. You're the best PT on here.

[@AskDoctorJo]

It's worth trying to see if it helps. Thanks :-)

[@mariatikader4499]

I had both my knees replaced 2019 Now I have plantar fascititis...can I do these exercises? Make videos keeping us in mind ,it will be of great help.

[@JMaki-mr2mh]

Thank Dr Jo. I pulled a muscle in my calf jumping down and away from a swinging tree branch (disaster relief work after tornado last week.) I am back to walking 30km a day for work and hoped it would go away on its own. Walking is fine but running or elevation changes are painful. 1st time trying the exercises but they seemed to relax and smooth out the knot under my knee. Less pain too. Thanks so much and God bless.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks.

[@ashiqe.alsinawi4890]

Thank youuuu!!!!! It works for meeee

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@figgeldorpe1053]

Pullled both calf’s at the same time at wrestling practice six months ago, stayed home injured for a few days and got back after it. My calves are much more prone to soreness, pain, and cramping. I don’t think I’ve fully recovered since, maybe this can help

[@simran10thc48]

Thx mam..it helps me alot🙏 ur channel is best one

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks.

[@vivalajovy]

This really helped me relieve some pain after working out for a leg day at LA fitness using those machine for calves… I couldn’t stand straight this morning until I did the standing stretch

[@The_Protagonist_]

How long did the pain last???? It's my 3rd day and my calfs are still hurting

[@harambe6248]

@@The_Protagonist_ it depends how bad the strain is, or if you pulled it. What did you do to initiate the pain?

[@deerinheadlights9784]

Hello! Thanks Dr. Jo. I was cycling faster the past few weeks and felt a twinge when I was pacing walking backward and forward for a warm up. Do you think if it’s tight stationary cycling should be waited on? If I do I will try it slowly and not push into any pain. I sent an email to my PT and trying some these light stretches while I wait to hear back. I’m doing some self massage, and heat. My calves work a lot with the rehab for my hip labrum tear strengthening my glutes

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Sounds like you are doing all the right things. Unfortunately, I don't know since I can't evaluate you, but if you are having pain, it might be best to wait until you hear back from your PT.

[@muktibakshi2894]

Thank you mam

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@SandraMejia]

I get crazy cramps at night. I hope these help. I stopped when you started the tippy toes one. I’m still sore and in pain. Would you recommend a roller?

[@chandgulia9903]

Hello doctor is applying knee cap over calf muscle is helpful while walking ?

[@shwetaravi2233]

Could not thank you enough ..God bless🙏🙏😇😇Its magical ,have been struggling with my pain and this worked like a miracle, probably God answered my prayers..Thank you so so so much..🌷🌷🙏🙏

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@rabbitpunch1422]

What are those bands called and where cam i buy them? Thanks

[@ukimath]

Wow! Thank you so much, Dr. Jo 🙋‍♀️ 🌺 The 2nd exercise in particular is amazing!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@danishmehmood3621]

Thanks dr🌹

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@nathalieburnett4701]

Hi all, I've been trying to find an insole that, when I wear my high heeled boots, will stop that awful pain in the ball of my foot and ankle. I have tried gel insoles but they don't work. I really like my boots and I want to wear them for longer than an hour without having this pain in my feet. Any advice greatly appreciated.

[@Vindiesel-fr9kd]

better than best...

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!

[@umajangid1176]

My mom has severe pain in her calves and she is not able to sleep ......do this exercise work for that

[@mb.khatibi6444]

Whenever I run 5k my upper calf tendon become painful, and I should take 5 days to recover. What can I do for not having these pains during my runs?

[@faridbhai718]

Good exercise

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks.

[@will.iamvice]

I've been riding my skateboard and it hurts sooo bad. I hope this helps me😬

[@enriquemandario7980]

Than you so much Doc it helps me to relieve the pain of my calf, because of long hours of standing at work

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@Travelinalong5553]

I have Metatarsalgia MRI on monday. I can barely walk. so painful..Im thinking maybe I need to calf exercises? would that help? maybe..

[@la33x]

should i be warming up beforehand too?