KK913 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Looking for some quick advice. My calf muscle just made a popping sound and now the muscle is so tight and painful, it’s hard to balance, bear weight or walk. When I stand straight, I can feel it trying to stretch and elongate, but one wrong movement makes me lose balance and almost fall down. Can’t see a doctor until Monday. reading online for some treatment advice - recommends ice and elevation. Another said heat and gentle stretching. Unsure which to follow but my guess is elevate with ice? I know this is a common injury, I’m just it sure how severe mine is. Can’t tell if it’s torn or a bad strain. Any advice would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ nycman Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 (edited) First 48 hours ice and elevate (Slow down the inflammation) After that, heat and gently start using again (Speed up the healing). I don’t think there any real science behind that though. Personally, I always do which ever one feels better, and for me that’s usually ice and elevate. Edited August 6, 2022 by nycman ICTJOCK, Redwine56, KK913 and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuriousByNature Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Not a doctor here, but perhaps also watch for signs of any possible clot formation. I think the main signs are swelling, redness, pain, and hotness in the immediate area. I only mention this because a friend injured his calf and ended up with a clot that was found by ultrasound. He did a course of anti-coagulant meds and was fine. ICTJOCK and + nycman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK913 Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 Thank you. I saw a podiatrist on Monday and he examined my calf. Taking the conservative treatment route and he wrapped my lower leg with a compression bandage and using crutches at the moment. Wrote a prescription for physical therapy once l am past the acute injury phase. I guess I’m just curious on how the healing process works. Does the muscle tear just grow back together over time? When I try to extend my leg, the calf is really tight and tender. When the muscle has some blood flow, it feels better and easier to lengthen the calf muscle. I have work has me on my feet and moving a lot so I want to make sure I’m not doing anything to make it worse. ICTJOCK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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