A calf muscle spasm can be described as an involuntary tightening of the calf muscle. It is not under your control. Calf muscle tightness is not the same as calf muscle spasm.
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Posted October 28th, 2010 by Ian ConstableSportspeople should be on their guard if they experience calf muscle soreness or a swollen calf for no reason.
If they do they should check for these symptoms :-
- Gradual onset of PAIN
- SWELLING
- REDNESS
- WARMTH to the touch
- Increased PAIN with Dorsiflexion
- LEG CRAMPS especially at night
- Whiteish or Blueish DISCOLOURATION of SKIN
Torn / Ruptured Calf Muscle Symptoms
Posted October 26th, 2010 by Ian ConstableSudden, sharp, severe pain in the back of the Calf Muscle. You are unable to put the heel down properly.
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Posted October 25th, 2010 by Ian ConstablePlantaris Tendon / Muscle Rupture Plantaris Tendon Rupture has become known as “Tennis Leg” although this term is also used for tears to the Gastroc or Soleus and / or any combination of the three muscles. The Plantaris muscle can become strained or suffer a complete tear. If you look at the tendon which is [...]
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Posted October 20th, 2010 by Ian ConstableCramps in Calf Muscle are painful spasms of the Gastrocnemius Muscle. These uncontrolled spasms or pain in the calf muscle can last anything from a few seconds up to over 15 minutes.
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Posted October 19th, 2010 by Ian ConstableThe Gastrocs or more correctly Gastrocnemius Muscles comprise of two parts (or heads). Gastroc strains or Pulled Calf Muscles are graded from 1 to 3.
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