What causes pain in the calf joint?

In daily life, calf joint pain is a very common joint disease. Calf joint pain will not only affect normal walking, but also easily lead to some joint complications, which is very bad for the health of the joints. There are many reasons for calf joint pain, which is generally a symptom caused by rheumatic diseases. Detailed examination and targeted treatment can be done.

What causes calf joint pain?

Now this calf joint pain may be caused by rheumatoid arthritis.

Exercises to protect joints

1. Sitting knee extension

Sit on a chair, place your feet flat on the ground, then gradually straighten your left (right) knee, maintain the straight leg position for 5-10 seconds, and then slowly lower it. Alternate legs and repeat the exercise 10-20 times.

2. Prone knees

Lie prone, cross your hands in front of your head, place your head on your arms, then gradually bend your left (right) knee, as close to your buttocks as possible, and maintain the bent knee position for 5-10 seconds, then slowly lower it. Alternate legs. Repeat the exercise 10-20 times.

3. Muscle stretching exercises

Lie on your back, bend one knee as close to your chest as possible, hold your thigh with both hands for 5-10 seconds, then gradually straighten your knee, alternating between your legs. Repeat 10-20 times.

4. Quadriceps training

Lie prone, bend one leg towards the buttocks, hold the ankle with both hands (or wrap a towel around the ankle), gradually pull the lower limb towards the buttocks, and maintain this position for 5-10 seconds, then put it down, alternating legs.

5. Massage your thighs

Sit on a chair, bend your knees, and place the palms and fingers of both hands on the sides of your left (right) legs. Then, with a little force, push and rub along both sides of the thighs towards the knee joints 10 to 20 times, alternating between the legs.

6. Push your calf with your fingers

Sit on a chair, bend your knees, and slightly separate your legs. Place the base of your hands on the inner and outer sides of one knee. Then, use your thumb and other four fingers together to push in a straight line along the inner and outer sides of your calf as far as your ankle. Repeat the finger push 10-20 times, then switch legs and repeat this movement.

7. Knee pats

Sit on a chair with your legs bent and your feet flat on the floor. Try to relax your legs. Half-clench your fists and gently tap your knees about 50 times with your left and right fists.

8. Massage the patella

Sit on a chair, bend your knees about 90 degrees, place your feet flat on the floor, place the palms of your hands on the patella of the knee joint, open your five fingers slightly and place them close to the patella, then use a little force to evenly and gently massage the patella rhythmically for 20-40 times.