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torn my calf muscle


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played footie tonight and warmed up as usual, even used deep heat, my calves have felt a bit tight the last couple of weeks since i stopped jogging but have just stretched them and theyve been fine, but tonight, took my first touch and it felt like someone slapping the back of my calf with a big rock! Im in agony and can barely walk!

 

Obviously gonna have to rest up and take pain killers, and its gonna smart tomorrow, but anyone got any advice as to what i can do to help ease the pain??

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Firstly, ice is your best friend. The old mantra of R.I.C.E. still works a treat for acute injury - so bandage it firmly after using some ice wrapped in a wet tea-towel, and stick it above the level of your heart as often as you can in the first 48-72 hours.

 

Secondly, go and get it properly assessed. This might be your physio, your GP (if they have half a clue about sporting injuries, which *most* aren't too good on), or at a pinch the sports therapist / strapper (if you have one associated with your football club). This will give you the best idea of *what* it is, how bad it is, how long it will take to resolve, and what you should do to maximise your recovery towards playing sport again.

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played footie tonight and warmed up as usual, even used deep heat, my calves have felt a bit tight the last couple of weeks since i stopped jogging but have just stretched them and theyve been fine, but tonight, took my first touch and it felt like someone slapping the back of my calf with a big rock! Im in agony and can barely walk!

 

Obviously gonna have to rest up and take pain killers, and its gonna smart tomorrow, but anyone got any advice as to what i can do to help ease the pain??

top of your calf is your ham string, not a good injury to have, gona have a tuff time getting back to footie with that one m8!

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