HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Does a calf strain/muscle tear require a dr. visit or can it be treated at home?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. visit required: Treatment is usually nonsurgical. In most instances, treatment includes limiting activities and possibly wearing a boot or using crutches, followed by physical therapy.

Answered 8/22/2018

287 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I believe I have torn the flexor halliucis muscle in the very center of my calf muscle. I was straining to make a rock climbing move which involved p?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Can ginger ale help calf or muscle strains? I heard that somewhere but I wasn't sure.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I severely strained my calf muscle due to a freak accident. I can put weight on it with crutches. How long will it take for the strain to fully heal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How can you tell the difference between a blood clot and a muscle strain when you have mild calf pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I heard and felt a pop followed my an intense stabbing pain in my left calf muscle. Felt like Achilles rupture but higher up. Should i visit the er?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

After a calf muscle tear/calf strain injury, how long can/does the affected muscle remain tight or clenched feeling?
What to do if I pulled calf muscle strain/tear when playing soccer/football?
How are calf muscle injuries/calf strain treated and how long do they take to heal? Can bruising be a symptom of them?
Injured calf playing pickleball, went to ER and had blood clot/DVT ruled out. Referred to ortho for muscle strain/tear. Ankle and heel is now swollen and sore. Is this related to calf injury or walking differently?
I have a muscle tear or strain in my knee. It's now causing my foot to swell and pain occasionally to go up my leg. Should I go back to the dr?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.