Calf Strain

jim one
jim one Posts: 183
edited July 2008 in Training, fitness and health
I think i have strained my calf as the muscle is all tight. Its ok for walking although after about 30mins riding the pain is quite a lot as if i have been punched in the leg.

Its not too serious i dont think, but what can i do to speed up healing so i can ride pain free again??

Also any ideas how i could have injured it on the bike seems abnormal to pull a muscle riding?? Perhaps position on bike has something to do with it.......i have my saddle quite far forward but this never posed a problem for the 2 years or so ive had this until now.

Thanks for help :)

Comments

  • BlackHelmet
    BlackHelmet Posts: 113
    I'm in the same boat as you. Think my strain was caused by an increase in cycling (distance & intensity) when I already had tight calfs. I rested for a few days then started stretching the calf muscles several times a day (and the occasional self-masage). After 10-days the pain and a lot of the tightness has gone away.

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