Question 1

having calf pain, tightness and spasms currently after running on the treadmill for 10min. pain started 45 min ago. how do i stop the spasms? heat?

Accepted Answer

Hydrate well: with water or electrolyte solutions, stretch the muscles and/or massage the knots, and heat may help.

Question 2

remedy to speed up healing: calf pain/strain still slightly present 10 days after running downhill at high speed. occasionally use nsaids & icepacks?

Accepted Answer

Muscle sprain: May take longer to heal, weeks at times, so rest your muscles, warm compresses may help with occasional use of NSAIDS, topical/systemic , unless contraindicated, good luck

Question 3

what should i do about sharp pain in calf after short running?

Accepted Answer

Stretch: Assuming you have good circulation, try stretching both before and after runs, keep running shoes in good shape, avoid minimalist shoes.

Question 4

calf pain at the start of running sports, what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Muscle tightness: It sounds like you have some tightness in your calf
muscle.
I would suggest 5-7 minutes of easy jogging followed
by stretching the affected area prior to running at a faster
pace.
If you try to run before stretching you might tear part of the muscle.

Question 5

if a person had a dvt that was causing calf pain, would running exacerbate the pain while engaged in that exercise?

Accepted Answer

Deep Vein Thrombosis: I doubt anyone with a real DVT would be able to run. But, yes, it would be very dangerous to run without a diagnosis or being on treatment to resolve this dangerous clot.

Question 6

no injury lower calf pain x6mon, dr said use ice/heat. started running 2day, now have warm sensation off/on outside calf2thigh? not swollen/red/hot

Accepted Answer

Calf pain: How often are you doing your exercises?  Do you maintain a consistent schedule or a sporadic one?  Do you stretch before you run?  You might start slow and run a short distance while allowing your body to get use to the work out.  As time passes, you can start increasing the distance and speed as well.

Question 7

what should i do about shin splints, calf pain due to running?

Accepted Answer

Ice, rest, stretch: Usually this problem is secondary to running on a hard
surface or repetitive activity. Treatment is ice massage, nsaids, 
rest and stretching.  Also your running shoes lose their 
cushioning function before they wear out visually. So if you
run on a regular basis, replace your shoes every 6-8 months.

Question 8

what should i do about shin splints and calf pain from running?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Rest, tylenol (acetaminophen) or motrin. Warm bath, strech. If no improvement visit your doctor.

Question 9

sudden calf pain. but pain in upper thigh near butt for a week or two. started running about a month ago. dvt?  or mire likely overuse or injury?

Accepted Answer

Overuse: This would be a rare location for a blood clot.  It sounds more like an overuse problem--you started running too hard too fast or a strain from an abnormal gait or footwear

Question 10

severe knee pain for 12 days. calf pain and ankle pain. feels like water running in ankle. stiff ankle and acl. can't rest heel without pain.

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: There are different possible causes for knee, calf and ankle pain.  The most worrisome would be a blood clot.  Would recommend an evaluation with your physician or local orthopaedic surgeon to identify the cause and recommend treatment.

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Calf pain after running

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Having calf pain, tightness and spasms currently after running on the treadmill for 10min. pain started 45 min ago. how do i stop the spasms? heat?

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Remedy to speed up healing: calf pain/strain still slightly present 10 days after running downhill at high speed. occasionally use nsaids & icepacks?

A member asked:

What should i do about sharp pain in calf after short running?

A member asked:

Calf pain at the start of running sports, what's wrong?

A member asked:

If a person had a dvt that was causing calf pain, would running exacerbate the pain while engaged in that exercise?

A member asked:

No injury lower calf pain x6mon, dr said use ice/heat. started running 2day, now have warm sensation off/on outside calf2thigh? not swollen/red/hot

A member asked:

What should i do about shin splints, calf pain due to running?

A member asked:

What should i do about shin splints and calf pain from running?

A member asked:

Sudden calf pain. but pain in upper thigh near butt for a week or two. started running about a month ago. dvt? or mire likely overuse or injury?

A member asked:

Severe knee pain for 12 days. calf pain and ankle pain. feels like water running in ankle. stiff ankle and acl. can't rest heel without pain.

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