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What Is The Best Course Of Action For The Pulled Muscle In The Calf?

I pulled something behind my knee yesterday while with trainer, the pain is leading down my calf about 5 inches and really hurts if I strecth it out in certain way , had some anti inflammatory ibuprofen but pain is very real . I m wondering my best course of action or inaction ?
posted on Sat, 15 Mar 2014
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Best course is stay on anti inflammatory + rest for 1 week then start streching your calf

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What Is The Best Course Of Action For The Pulled Muscle In The Calf?

Best course is stay on anti inflammatory + rest for 1 week then start streching your calf Good Luck