CALF

23 % off athletes will get cramps in their calf muscle in the first 15 min of an event .

Calf Pain

Your calf muscle is made up of wo muscles, gastrocnemius and soleus, that attach to your Achilles tendon. Sports that include jumping, running, landing and hopping activities can cause calf pain.

Calf injuries can occur to both muscle and tendon structures. They are commonly caused by excessive forces during explosive contraction, eccentric control loading or when your calf muscles fatigue.

Excessive stress through your shin bone (the tibia) can result in shin pain and injuries. The calf muscles protect your shin bone. Injuries to the calf can happen to both tendons and muscle during forceful contraction, calf muscle training, and when the calf muscle fatigues.

Sources of Calf Pain

A torn calf muscle, Achilles tendonitis and leg cramps are the most common form of calf pain.

Here is a list of causes of calf pain:

Achilles Tendon Rupture
Achilles Tendonitis / Tendinitis
Calf Muscle Tear
DOMS – Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
High Ankle Sprain
Lupus
Muscle Strain (Muscle Pain)
Overuse Injuries
Peroneal Tendonitis
Pinched Nerve
Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
Sciatica
Severs Disease
Shin Splints
Sprained Ankle
Stress Fracture

Referred Calf Pain & Blood Clots

Sometimes calf pain can be a result t of sciatica or Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT’s).

Sciatica is caused by a nerve in your lower back that is pinched. This condition can easily be treated successfully by your sport therapist. Occasionally if the condition has been left untreated for too long, the patient will need surgery.

DVT’s are to taken very seriously and should be examined by a doctor to rule out the presence of DVT’s.

Calf Pain Treatment

Early treatment of calf pain will quickly respond to your sport therapist. Your professional will know the right treatment plan to heal you quickly and get you back to optimal performance.