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General tightness in soleus and gastrocnemius. stretches do not help. applying pressure to hamstring alleviates the tightness. what could this be?
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U probably need to: do stretching exercises for the Hamstrings as well as the S/Gastroc muscles + massage 3-4 times a day and apply a pain relieving cream like Aspercreme, Bengay or one of the others. Aleve/Motrim may also be helpful. If no relief, then formal PT with US and specific excercises for these muscle would certainly help. Good Luck.
Answered 6/19/2014
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