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     • A pulled or strained calf muscle refers to a strain in the two muscles at the back of your leg, the gastrocnemius and soleus. It usually takes three days for it to start feeling better, but full recovery may take weeks. A pulled calf muscle happens when your internal muscles are overstretched from exercise.
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   What is a calf strain?

   • A calf strain is an injury to the muscles of the back of the lower leg. These injuries are most often caused by minor tears of muscle fibers. Usually, the bulk of the muscle tissue remains intact. More severe strains may be caused by a complete tear of the muscle, which can lead to a loss of function.

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   What causes a calf strain?

   • A calf strain occurs when fibers of the muscles of the lower leg are overstretched. This can happen when you're increasing your speed, or if you change direction suddenly while running. Calf strains may be minor or severe, and most commonly occur in the gastrocnemius muscle rather than the soleus, which lies beneath it.

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   Which calf muscle strain is most common?

   • Another study of soccer players identified gastrocnemius strains as making up 12% of all muscle injuries. Gastrocnemius strains (near the middle of the calf) are more common than soleus strains (the lower calf, closer to the heel). What causes pulled calf muscles?

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   What does a calf strain feel like?

   • Symptoms of a calf strain vary significantly depending on how bad your injury is. For example, a mild strain may feel more like an ache during or after exercise. However, a more severe strain feels like a sudden sharp pain at the back of the lower leg. Calf muscle strains are graded from 1 to 3, with grade 3 being the most severe.

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   What happens if you strain your calf?

   • If you strain your calf, you may notice a sudden, sharp pain in the back of your leg. This injury usually occurs between the knee and ankle. When a muscle strain occurs, this part of the calf becomes tender and swollen. A calf strain can be quite painful. The amount of pain depends on the severity of the injury.

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   What are the symptoms of a pulled calf muscle?

   • Symptoms of a pulled calf muscle can depend on the severity of the injury. A mild strain can leave you with pain and feelings of pulling within the lower half of your leg. You can still walk with a mild strain, but it may be uncomfortable. Other signs of a pulled calf muscle include:

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   Apr 20, 2023 · A pulled or strained calf muscle refers to a strain in the two muscles at the back of your leg, the gastrocnemius and soleus. It usually takes three days for it to start feeling better, but...

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   Aug 16, 2023 · A calf strain is an injury to the muscles of the back of the lower leg. These injuries are most often caused by minor tears of muscle fibers. Usually, the bulk of the muscle tissue remains intact.

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   Oct 16, 2024 · Calf muscle problems may be caused by an injury and normally settle within 6 weeks. Find out how to treat these problems at home and when to see a healthcare professional.

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   Aug 1, 2024 · A calf strain is a tear of one or more of the muscles at the back of the lower leg. They range from very mild where you may feel a light twinge in the muscle to a full blown rupture with severe pain and loss of funcion.

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   Jun 3, 2021 · A pulled calf muscle, or a calf muscle strain, occurs when the muscles in your calf — the soleus and gastrocnemius — get overstretched.

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    A calf strain involves damage to some of the muscle fibres within the belly of the muscle or where the muscle fibres join the achilles tendon. Your body’s first response to injury is inflammation, during which your calf may become hot, swollen and painful.

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    Jun 4, 2024 · A calf muscle strain is a tear in the calf muscle. It can be minor or severe. Symptoms vary depending on how bad the injury is, and treatment also depends on severity.