Anyone ever torn/strain a calf muscle?

[beenz]

because I'm currently dealing with this now. almost 2 weeks ago it was like 70, and I wanted to go outside and do a long run. ran the first 5 miles like , but then I pulled a muscle in my calf, and i proceeded to run almost another 4 miles after that, and I paid dearly for it.

not only did it hurt like hell when I got home, but I have been basically unable to run since then. went out last saturday after resting the week, and had to tap out at 2 miles.

went out today again after resting another week, and I was able to do 5 miles this time. I wasnt even tired but my leg was hurting a little. I don't think I re-injured it, but it's clear that it's still not fully healed. and I still can't run as fast as I like.

anyone know how long it takes for this type of injury to fully heal up??

 

[Nymbus]

Happened to me once during sprints practice,iced it,stretched it and just treated it gently for a week and I was able to ease back into running.
Then again,mine might not have been as damaged as yours...

 

[Spliff]

Rest ice and stretch the fukk out of it. Once the pain is managed then GRADUALLY ease your way into your usual activities. Like run 1 mile a couple times til its pain free, then 2 til its pain free, etc. If it gets worse from session to session then discontinue running for awhile and perform general calf strengthening exercises for a bit and start over with easing your way back into running.

Goin 0-100 after time off usually ends up in injury. And you're an older breh, you not gonna snap back like you're 20.

 

[Breaking Limitations]

you

because I'm currently dealing with this now. almost 2 weeks ago it was like 70, and I wanted to go outside and do a long run. ran the first 5 miles like , but then I pulled a muscle in my calf, and i proceeded to run almost another 4 miles after that, and I paid dearly for it.

not only did it hurt like hell when I got home, but I have been basically unable to run since then. went out last saturday after resting the week, and had to tap out at 2 miles.

went out today again after resting another week, and I was able to do 5 miles this time. I wasnt even tired but my leg was hurting a little. I don't think I re-injured it, but it's clear that it's still not fully healed. and I still can't run as fast as I like.

anyone know how long it takes for this type of injury to fully heal up??

should go see a doctor if you havent yet

 

[beenz]

you

should go see a doctor if you havent yet

I didn't do that. I have had this injury once a few years ago.

anyways, I'm almost better. I cannot run as fast as I want, but I did go out monday and did a little over 6 miles, and then on wednesday and did like 7.5 miles. I was a little sore after, but I didn't re-injure it. it's still kinda tight, but healing none the less. I'm going to try and do 8 miles tomorrow morning. since coming back, I haven't ran consecutive days yet on purpose. once I get my speed back, then I should be at 100%.