What to do if your calf hurts

Leg pain is more common among children, which is related to their growth. However, leg pain in adults needs to be treated differently, especially calf pain, which needs to be taken seriously. This is a common phenomenon among adults and is easily overlooked. During the treatment process, various factors should be combined to find the corresponding method. So, what should we do if we have sore calves? Let’s take a look at the explanation below.

There are many causes of calf pain, including poor local circulation, peripheral vascular disease or varicose veins in the feet. The ambient temperature changes suddenly. Inadequate amounts of minerals (such as magnesium and calcium) in the diet. The incidence of certain chronic diseases and pregnant women will also increase. Hypothyroidism, uremia, or other medical illnesses. Motor neurone disease, radiculopathy, or peripheral neuropathy. Some blood pressure and lipid-lowering drugs can also cause symptoms.

1. If the calf gets cold, it often causes pain. We can prepare a basin of hot water, soak a hot towel and apply it to the calves for about 20 minutes each time. Rinse the towel again after a few minutes. Apply hot compress 3-5 times a day and you will see the effect.

2. If you have not exercised for a long time and suddenly start long-distance running, playing ball games, etc., it is easy to cause calf pain. At this time, you can sit down or lie down and slowly do leg flexion and extension exercises. Stretching tight muscles in this way can effectively relieve calf pain.

3. If the above methods do not improve the condition, massage therapy can be performed. The method is to use the tips of your thumbs of both hands to massage from the bottom of the calf upwards, rotating clockwise with the right hand and counterclockwise with the left hand. You can also lie on the bed and have someone tap your calves with their hands. Massage your calf muscles whenever you have time every day. If you persist for about a week, the pain in your calves will be significantly relieved.

4. If the pain is of unknown cause, cupping therapy can be performed on the front side of the calf (between the ankle and the knee). Cupping can absorb toxins, cold air, etc. in the legs, and can effectively relieve calf pain.

5. In addition, if you have intermittent pain in your calf, you can undergo acupuncture treatment. It is best to go to a professional Chinese medicine hospital and ask an acupuncturist to give your calf a few times. The effect is very good.