Many people often feel the muscles in the calf area, but the reason is unknown. According to studies, calf muscle pain can stem from many different causes. This is even a sign of serious illnesses that you cannot ignore.
There is a group of muscles on the back of each leg that doctors call the “calf muscle”. This muscle group plays an important role in everyone’s life because it is the muscle group that helps you walk and run. Therefore, you cannot ignore your calf pain. Instead, pay attention to the signs of pain, find the cause, and get the right treatment.
Why do you often have calf muscle pain?
1. Muscle cramps
If you work your leg muscles too much or stay in one position for too long, you may experience sudden pain in your legs. This is called a calf muscle cramp. In addition, not drinking enough water is also a cause of leg cramps. Most cramps are harmless, can be massaged, gently stretched or applied with a warm towel, the cramps will automatically subside.
However, in some cases, cramps can be caused by other health problems such as compressed nerves and we should not be subjective about this condition.
Cramps can lead to severe calf muscle pain
2. Muscle tension
Muscle strain is also a cause of frequent calf muscle pain. When you stretch your legs too much or put too much pressure on your calves, you can strain your muscles and cause a dull ache in your calves. When you move, the pain can get worse and lead to calf swelling, redness, or bruising.
At this time, it is necessary to rest, apply ice to the calf area for temporary pain relief. Also, when sitting, try to raise your calves higher than the height of your hips!
A note for you is that muscle tension can last up to 6 weeks, so don’t be hasty if you find that this condition cannot be relieved after a few days.
John Alen was born in 1971 and is a doctor in the healthcare and psychology fields with many years of experience. He is currently working at easyhealthylive.com, a leading health and psychology blog. Having studied at Y1 National Medical University named after IM Sechenov, John Alen is using his knowledge and experience to help improve the physical and mental health of people in the United States.