ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -This muscle is just under your skin at the back of the lower leg. Because the gastrocnemius is close to the skin’s surface, you can often see its outline. It forms the bulk of your calf muscle . The top part of the gastrocnemius has two heads that start on the inside and the outside of the femur (thighbone).

Detailed explanation-2: -You have sustained a soft tissue injury (strain) to your calf muscle (gastrocnemius or soleus). Healing: This normally takes approximately 6 weeks to heal depending of the severity of the strain.

Detailed explanation-3: -Calf muscle pain is usually the result of a mild injury, such as a strain, or leg cramps. But severe or ongoing pain in your calves can be a sign that the muscles in your lower legs aren’t getting enough blood.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rest. Avoid walking or other activities that cause pain. Ice. Putting ice on the injured area may ease swelling. Elevation. Prescription or over-the-counter medicines. Walking boot or crutches. Heel lifts. Compression sleeve. Strengthening and stretching exercises.

Detailed explanation-5: -A sudden pain at the back of the leg, particularly at the muscular tendinous junction. Difficulty in contracting the muscle or standing on tiptoe. Pain and swelling or bruising in the calf muscle. Pain on resisted plantar flexion or contracting the muscles against resistance. More items