How Do You Treat Strained Calf Muscle?
A strained calf muscle is very common, not just in track and field but in other sports as well. The calf muscle is forcibly stretched beyond its limits, resulting in a tear. This tear is referred to as a strain. Strains are graded in three levels, with the most severe level taking the most recovery time. If you follow the prescribed regimen for treatment, your recovery will still take time, but it will be far less than if you had not treated it. A grade-one calf strain involves cramping and tightness and pain when the muscles are either stretched or contracted. This means that there are “micro-tears” in the calf. Recovery can be expected in about two weeks. A grade-two calf strain produces more severe pain and is very tender to the touch. There may be bruising visible below the site of the injury. This means there has been partial tearing of muscle fibers. Full recovery cannot be expected in less than 5 to 6 weeks. With a grade-three calf strain, the patient cannot move without very se
