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Painful Pulled Muscle At The Back Mid Section Of Calf While Exercising. Better When Walked On Ball Of Foot. On Ibuprofen. Advice
Hiya,
I started introducing running for the first time this evening (walk/run/walk/run). However I don't think I warmed up adequately and after a short burst of light running, I felt like I had pulled a muscle at the back mid section of my calf. There is no obvious swelling. I can weight bare but it is painful. It is less painful to walk on the ball of my foot or the lateral part of the foot. I've just elevated it and am icing it and have taken ibuprofen. Is there any advice for me please?
Thanks, Jean
I started introducing running for the first time this evening (walk/run/walk/run). However I don't think I warmed up adequately and after a short burst of light running, I felt like I had pulled a muscle at the back mid section of my calf. There is no obvious swelling. I can weight bare but it is painful. It is less painful to walk on the ball of my foot or the lateral part of the foot. I've just elevated it and am icing it and have taken ibuprofen. Is there any advice for me please?
Thanks, Jean
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Thanks Jean for using this platform for your health questions.
I am so sorry to hear about what you experienced while trying to stay fit.
From the information you have provided, there are no immediate red flags that would make me suggest you go to the hospital immediately. In addition to taking Ibuprofen, elevating the leg and applying ice, I will like to suggest that you keep the leg to rest for proper and quick healing befoer you return to doing similar sporting exercises.
Also, watch out for any new symptom which signals worsening like being unable to bear weights or intense pains that ay suggest that you visit the doctors for further evaluation and treatment.
Hope you find this helpful and informative. If you have more questions, please feel free to ask us and we shall gladly provide answers.
Wish you well.
Dr. Ditah, MD
I am so sorry to hear about what you experienced while trying to stay fit.
From the information you have provided, there are no immediate red flags that would make me suggest you go to the hospital immediately. In addition to taking Ibuprofen, elevating the leg and applying ice, I will like to suggest that you keep the leg to rest for proper and quick healing befoer you return to doing similar sporting exercises.
Also, watch out for any new symptom which signals worsening like being unable to bear weights or intense pains that ay suggest that you visit the doctors for further evaluation and treatment.
Hope you find this helpful and informative. If you have more questions, please feel free to ask us and we shall gladly provide answers.
Wish you well.
Dr. Ditah, MD
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