My calf is in an unusual amount of pain!!!

[neovan]

I went running a couple of days ago at the park. Started cramping up on my calf. Tried to run it off but it kept getting worse. Started pulsating but I kept running for about another 1/4 mile thinking it will just go away.

I didn't feel it as bad yesterday, just some slight soreness, but I really feel it today. I limp everywhere I walk and my calf just feels like there is a hard ball in there. Its just really painful.

Anything I can do about it? I'm massaging it and stretching it out but that's just temporary relief.

 

[KLin]

punch a concrete wall as hard as you can. That should take your mind off your ailing calf.

 

[ironcrotch]

Just keep stretching it out once in a while

 

[HomeBrewerDude]

what is the usual amount of pain?

 

[Argo]

You'll be ok. I pulled my calf doing calf raises last thursday. I was in pain on Friday, couldn't walk at all on Saturday, was still in a pain on Sunday. I didn't fully recover until this Tuesday. So nothing to worry about, just try to stand up and walk around every 30 or so minutes to prevent it from tightening.

 

[NuclearNed]

Keep stretching it out periodically. Try a heating pad and/or an analgesic cream like BenGay.

 

[neovan]

Originally posted by: HomeBrewerDude
what is the usual amount of pain?

usual would be what I felt yesterday. I was able to walk fine and even went bowling but there would just be a slight notice of pain on my calf.

Today...it really hurts.

 

[Kelemvor]

When I first read the title I thought you meant you had a baby cow that was in pain....

 

[Nikamichi]

Rub it out.

 

[DeMeo]

Originally posted by: FrankyJunior
When I first read the title I thought you meant you had a baby cow that was in pain....

me too. I Was going to suggest shooting it.

 

[40Hands]

Originally posted by: FrankyJunior
When I first read the title I thought you meant you had a baby cow that was in pain....

Same. I was going to comment about veal for dinner.