Question 1

i have lower back pain and calf pain in both legs. i have been doing cardio and elliptical machine. what do you think can be causing pain in legs?

Accepted Answer

Sore muscles: Or pinched nerve maybe from disc in lower back pressing on them. Lay flat, if someone massages your calf when you lay flat causes you pain: it's likely sore muscles.  Still laying flat, stretching the nerve by flexing one leg, (other leg remaining flat) towards sky: pain from back down the leg is pinched nerve.

Question 2

is it okay to still use a treadmill or elliptical machine if my knee and leg hurts from doing it?

Accepted Answer

Let me help you: When you pain with any exercise this something wrong, try to change the routine you have to a different exercise so it will not heart.

Question 3

calf pain for the past 3 days?

Accepted Answer

Not enough: For a meaningful answer, but among the most common causes and in the right circumstances musculoskeletal pain and clots or DVT can cause this symptom. Have a doc examine your leg if persistent pain.

Question 4

how much should i worry about calf pain?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the severity, frequency as well as the when and how.
What makes it better or worse. One leg, both legs. Is it associated with swelling? Are there general health issues?
Are you at risk for peripheral vascular disease? Do you have low spinal problems. 
Or does this come on only after vigorous exercise?

Question 5

severe left calf pain. how to alleviate?

Accepted Answer

Possible muscle tear: You are in the correct age range to sustain a variable tear of the muscle belly of the calf (gastrocnemius) muscle in its muscle belly just below the knee joint. With such injury a hematoma may form within the muscle which can cause considerable pain until the hematoma resolves slowly with time, compression, rest and ice.

Question 6

how should i treat severe left calf pain?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: Calf pain can develop from a partial tear of the calf muscle, a blood clot, a ruptured baker's cyst from behind the knee, contusion/hematoma, strain due to altered gait/limping or it can be referred pain, often from nerve irritation from the lumbar spine. How you treat calf pain differs depending on the diagnosis. Until you see a physician, pain meds, limiting your weight-bearing & icing can help.

Question 7

why do i get calf pain while walking in flats?

Accepted Answer

Achilles tendon prob: This could be due to achilles tendon equinus. Have this checked soon.A tight achilles can cause many foot problems.

Question 8

i get occasional strange leg calf pain..is this worrying?

Accepted Answer

"strange"?: It would need to be specified as to the location, duration, nature, what brings it on or when it is felt...
Will be happy to answer your questions then!

Question 9

can knee problems cause calf pain?

Accepted Answer

See below : Yes. If the knee swells this can cause swelling to the back of the knee which can cause an out pocketing which can cause pain from stretching of the tissue. Altered gait (walking)because of the associated knee pain and progressive limited range of motion causing further shortening of the calf muscles causing stiffness. . There are other reasons . Go seek medical attention good luck thank you.

Question 10

i am experiencing  calf pain and leg pain.

Accepted Answer

Better be seen.: There is a host of possible conditions that could be causing your calf and leg pain. Without more detail it is difficult to be specific on any one of them. The most problematic condition is the possibility of a blood clot. Because of this, you really should be evaluated, and right soon. Failure to recognize and treat a clot could be catastrophic.

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I have lower back pain and calf pain in both legs. i have been doing cardio and elliptical machine. what do you think can be causing pain in legs?

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Is it okay to still use a treadmill or elliptical machine if my knee and leg hurts from doing it?

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Calf pain for the past 3 days?

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How much should i worry about calf pain?

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Why do i get calf pain while walking in flats?

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