The Top Self-Treatment for Calf Injury (Calf Pain or Calf Strain).
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 พ.ย. 2014
- Famous Physical Therapist's Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck provide instruction on how you can perform cross-fiber friction massage on your own calf muscle after injury. They have found this particular massage to be a very effective treatment in their physical therapy practice.
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I had a calf muscle tear-grade 2 or 3 after accelerating up the stairs to the subway. I have an MRI scheduled for tomorrow. Went to the orthopedist already. Start PT next friday. But I want to THANK YOU for this extraordinary massage video that IMMEDIATELY helped relieve the tension and even blood flow in my injured leg-around the torn muscle and above and below. I was starting to feel numb with the ace bandage on it almost 24/7 (except showering). My heel lifts have been ordered (fro Amazon about $10-wish i saw the paper towel recommendation beforehand). I will continue the massage therapy for 5 min everyday until I receive PT. Also 2 obvious (but still helpful) tips for immediate relief- 1) Do not out icepacks directly on your skin. Have a barrier. My kind husband placed it on my injury immediately for over an hour, which resulted in an ice burn/frostbite with blisters. Thought it was the calf muscle tear that was hurting so much! ...and 2)Take off the ace bandage or boot to massage directly on calf. ..
Quick ?s...Do you massage for 5 mins/day every day or gradually increase ? Is the massage motion always in the direction you described ?
I would like to express my big thank you gentlemen. You are real experts. I have been doing the massage you had recommended for two weeks now. I need to admit it worked like miracle. Very simple and extremely effective. Thank you so much . I know definitely who to ask for help in the future.
i jump rope, was jumping rope for 10 minutes for a week , and now i have the freaking calf pain, but i hurts a bit lower where u where massaging ,d do u have an other recommendations , maybe do it with a rolling pin?
I just strained my calf. I overdid it on jump roping. I saw a doctor and he suggested the same. Ice first 48 hours then massage and stretch. He actually said not to rest from exercise, just take it slow and light while focusing on the motion and avoiding calf heavy exercise. I am going to do this massage. Thank you.
I felt a huge difference after just 5 minutes. THANK YOU!
Thank you so much! I ruptured my calf muscle two weeks ago running and playing with my dog in the back yard. I felt my calf "pop" and there was instant pain. I had to crawl back into the house. I did go to the hospital and then orthopedic. No surgery. For the first week, I could not put any weight on it. Then 1 week after, I am in a boot. My calf is feeling where I started stretching about 4 days ago. It has been a rough go. After seeing your video with the messaging, I started doing it. And, it was instant relief. My calf has been so tight, but after this message (just the first time), I was able to walk without the boot so much better! Thank you so very much!!!!
I know its old post, but I also had a pop on my calf and went down. Been resting for 2 days now. Can only walk on my heel that the leg that popped. Its swollen but not bleeding. Can't walk on my toes obviously. Hopefully I can also walk normally like you. Surprised you don't need surgery, they say usually do if the muscle tear popped or something.
I was feeling a twinge in the back of my knee for a week, then last night my calf went pop while climbing the stairs. It was like someone had stabbed me in the back of the leg. I was able to grab hold of the handrail and shuffle down on my bum. I've applied a pack of frozen peas, elevated my leg and wearing tights for support. I'm a little worried about the extent of damage that's been done, but hopefully this advice works!
@@deltaboy2011 so did it heal? What u do about it?
GodzOfHeavenzz Xbox Player it healed. Took about 5 weeks. It did bleed and made my foot swollen after a couple of days after injury so it’s normal. Just rest your feet and keep it up on a pillow or something. Mine was grade 2 tear. Didn’t need surgery or anything.
GodzOfHeavenzz Xbox Player obviously make sure to ice it for a couple of days as well
Bob and Brad, GOD BLESS YOU both! You're both very kind and give great advice. You're friendly advice is so very appreciated and I just wanted to tell you both, THANK YOU !
Thank you, I just tried your massage and it gave me a lot of relief. I will repeat as necessary.
Thank you for all the information and time to share amazing knowledge.
Fantastic.
Thanks for that, I tried it and it really helped relive the pain!!
Time and time again your videos will pop up and save me from all the miss information out here...I can walk again using this great clip in just 5 minutes
You guys are really communicative and provide superb information. Thank you!
Thank you guys for all your help... I started my self therapy treatment and wow does it hurt i'm going to give it 2 weeks and see if it feel better You guys are the BEST!!!
Thank you so much guys! This has been a real wonderful therapy. I hurt my calf playing tennis and I started doing this after a week of RICE and wow! I'm hoping to start the exercises you recommend in your other video soon and hopefully back into playing tennis soon!
Thankyou so much . This massage was like a miracle . Much love and respect from Nepal ❤
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! I've been running on and off due to calf pain for years. After doing this message after every run, I feel I can run again the next day. I honestly believe it wouldn't work when I saw your video but I tried anyway. Worked like a charm. :)
Thank you! I forgot to stretch before working out, and strained my calf muscle. This helps
Thanks so much - this happened to me playing tennis over the weekend. This is so appreciated - Mahalo.
So glad I came across this video! Was playing volleyball last night and I thought it was a charlie horse but it wouldn't go away and it hurt to put weight on it. I just tried this massage but couldn't tolerate it for more than a minute. Hoping it's just too soon and will try again tomorrow after more "PRICE". New subscriber, thank you!!
Thanks for this video guys, it was really helpful in recovering the injury
Thanks a lot....
Thank You guys! It did help a lot!!! Thanks for the tips.
this was a lifesaver thank you thank you thank you
Instant relief, thanks so much.
Thank you for your videos, guys!
Such an excellent video, I hope these exercises will help with my recovery back to the tennis court.
Thank you guys.
Love the guy saying "riiiight" and "sure" in the background :D
Omg it works , thank you so much!
Great advise - thx!
Thank you very much
thanks so much as just torn mine again and hobbled home in tears.
Thank you.
Thank you!
Thank you. That helps a lot.
You guys are the Tappet Brothers of the human body!
Yup..I'm another victim playing tennis..felt a pop..limped off the court..iced it when I got home..now is another day and now icing it again..gonna try this massage technique now..pray for quick healing...thx guys..is a muscle stimulator ok to use?
I sprained my leg three weeks ago , but my injured leg still feels "shorter" than the healthy one. I'm still unable to put my heel and foot completely on the ground . I hope this massage will solve the problem . Your videos are super important. Thanks doctors ! Much respect
Do you recommend compression socks to help prevent this injury? Thank you for sharing your wisdom!
Really useful video and appreciate the time you put in. Just wondering what would the best treatment be after few months. I've torn my calf muscle 2 times in soccer. First time it got healed by itself but still was a bit painful but I played anyways and I tore it again after 2 min of playing. And it's been almost a year now and I still can't run properly and can see and feel the gap in my calf. Seems there is no muscle left. It gets tensed and painful constantly even after 2 min of soft running.
Yesterday! Practicing serves, after nearly 5 minutes of hitting maybe 30 or more, I felt like I got shot in my left calf!! Could not walk in normal gait; had to walk on left heel. Very sensitive, very painful. Got a ride home, put ice on it, took some Advil, and elevated. Just saw this massage regimen and tried for 2 minutes. Never got numb but neither did it hurt. So, I'll keep this up for 2 or 3 days. May try the lift in shoe to see if it provides any relief in movement. Thanks for this.
Great video even all these years later!! I was running during tennis 4 days ago and literally felt a pop almost as if the muscle moved out of place!! I doubled over and scared my tennis partner...I couldn't walk first 2 days, only hopping and went to a doctor but they barely did anything. It's probably a tear, they said. I'm wondering if I should go again or if it will heal on its own? I can now walk with a subtle limp and trying to massage it, plus use these tips :( Thank you !
Great video the massage helped a lot. I have a calf strain and it's been 1 week. I can walk normally and it only hurts when I run (I'm a distance runner). The pain isn't great it's just kinda there and doesn't go away. I've been doing the "P.R.I.C.E." which helps a lot and a lot of stretches and lifts. Would you suggest speed walking or some jogging? Please respond
I was running in the Boston Marathon when at mile 7, I felt like someone stabbed my left calf. I finished the marathon with that pain the next 20 miles. I took a week off and then tried resuming running. Not really the smartest course of action. I am now on 2 weeks off of what I anticipate will be 4 weeks rest. I have been icing, massaging, and starting to introduce more stretches and strengthening of the area around the calf and the calf itself. I am guessing I had a grade 2 tear since I wouldn't have finished a marathon with a grade 3. I foam roll, and I use the lacrosse ball on the calf. These videos have been helpful and I am hoping the calf gets better quickly. Thanks for your videos, they are very helpful.
I am now on week 3, going to wait until next week to even think about running. I have been walking more. First 1.5 miles. All the way up to 4.5 miles walking today with no pain. I can feel the scar tissue in my calf, should I really massage that hard to have the scar tissue broken up? And I hear all kinds of things about when I can start running. Should I introduce slow jogs in to my walks or what is my next step so to speak. Thanks in advance.
Thank you! Great information and Y'all are hilarious(:
Mines right at the top near my knee, I injured it today in football just like you said by deceleration and acceleration
Thanks guys
Your reply made me sub. Hope you guys have success online.
Do you recommend using electro therapy in combination with the massage as well? I have a home kit that I have used to heal other injuries in the past and would like to know if it is advantageous for muscle stimulation and repair? thank you for this video.
Thanks guys you 2 are awesome u helped me fix my back i feel as strong as an ox 🙂
thanks
Thanks, just got "tennis leg" today accelerating towards the net, for the first time (59, sucks getting old.). Game over for a couple weeks. From what I've read it seems a Stage 2 calf tear. I'll start on this therapy tomorrow. Thanks again for the valuable info.
You are welcome! and heal up quickly!:)
thank you ♡♡♡
What would you do for Popliteus injury. I am a runner and have tightness high in calf and behind knee. I have been massaging with thumbs and lacrosse ball
Great video! i tore my calf two years ago where you were massaging...but this past monday i've tore again but the bigger calf muscle and the tender spot is on the bigger part of the calf muscle at the back. Do i do a similar massage there? my ankles weren't affected but there is swelling around there where that hurts. do you have a video for other parts of the calf? Thanks!
I just tried this after tearing my calf muscle after 4 days of ice compression therapy. As soon as I got done this procedure I immediately starting getting a fuller range of motion in the calf. The treatment is sensational. Is it beneficial to do this immediately before or after my continued ice compression therapy?
thx for the video, i injured my right calf after over doing it on grass running. waited a week and ran again this time on a track, but now im in deep pain. im able to cross muscle fiber massage without disconfort. im wondering should i roadbike until i. an run or no sport at all?
Do you think it helps wearing calf compressors for recovery ? (p.s. love the video and find especially the tip to make sure the fibres heals properly very useful!
wow this helped instantly
+physicaltherapyvideo Your welcome. I am concerned I did squats the other day leading into leg curls,when I did curls I felt snapping in upper calf right side ...I didn't hurt alot .I'm doing lite calf raises and I hear snapping cracking in the calf.
This is a great video. Over a month ago I injured my calf playing basketball. It Felt just like a golf ball being thrown direcly at the center of the calf. It was far too tender to do the massage and it turned out to be a slight tear in the Plantaris Tendon. I was placed in a Half leg boot to keep me from flexing and pointing my foot. After a month, I'm out of the boot and looking forward to physical therapy. My Question: Do you think perhaps the calf strain/pull a result of the Plantaris Tendon Tear? Or is this the same injury?
Would you recommend a foam roller to recover from this type of calf injury? Would the use of a foam roller prior to and/or after exercise prevent calf injuries?
I have torn my calf muscle 15 days ago playing tennis, i heard the popping sound, still cant fully walk on it. Dont have much pain while palpating the muscle. When would you suggest starting the massage?
OK I just have to say that I really don't get your sense of humor, but very much like your videos ! Great job guys . . .
Hello Bob and Brad, should I ice after I do this or not?
Appreciated
Hello, thanks for the great advices.
I had a motorcycle accident 15 days ago, I had a broken leg and strain (teared muscle) in the calf muscle. The injury is due to direct compact with the car which led my leg to take a direct hit (so basically it was between the body of the motorcycle and the car when it hit me).
I have visited couple of doctors which they recommend me to rest for 14 days, and now they are asking me to train the muscle and try to walk. I am having lots of pain as I cannot move my foot or ankle completely or put it in the right angle to stand up. My question what should I do to train the muscle? also would training the muscle although there is pain will harm it? what advises can you give me since I still have inflammation and pain?
Thank you so much in advance.
Hi, I have been watching several of your videos related to calf injuries. I’m currently training for a marathon after having several months off running. I did start gradually, but after about 10 weeks of slowly building, I injured my calf muscle on one leg. I just did it this past week - was out for a short run and it was tight and I couldn’t get it to loosen up. I ended up just walking a few miles as that didn’t seem to bother it, but running did. Today, a few days later, I tried to just walk for awhile on my treadmill and it became too painful to even walk at a slower speed. Ugh! I’m really frustrated. I’m 54 years old, so I’m no spring chicken, but I’m in good health and normally have no issues doing physical activity. I’m also training for a 150 mile bike ride for MS, which is 2 weeks from yesterday. I’m wondering if cycling is going to interfere with the healing of my calf muscle? I did go on a 25 mile bike ride yesterday and that seemed fine, no pain. Also, if it huts to put weight on it on the stairs (doing the stretches), should I just wait to do those and just stick with the cross massage you showed in this video? I appreciate your advice. Thanks so much! Stephanie
is it common for the ankle and top of foot to swell as well as bruise on inner calve muscle
Does it work the same if the pain is exactly on the other side of the leg? I hurt it skiing. The pain starts on the same side, but then moves to my shin and ends of top of feet.
is it bad to wear calf sleeves during physical activity? I started wearing them after I had multiple pops in my right calf. does the compression help during activity?
i had a fall injury on the opposite side of this possibly a rupture has been almost 8 weeks ... having a hard time steping up on my tip toes no insurance or money for surgery .. any advice would be greatly appreciated thank you have a great day.
Can I did this same message for my soleus? Yesterday I could feel a pop occur while playing rugby and I had instant pain. I've been icing it since but it hasn't been helping much, do you recommend doing this message for the soleus?
How do you differentiate between acute and chronic muscle injury?
You mention "weakened calf", is there anything to your knowledge specific we can do to prevent weak calf muscles? Certain exercises maybe?
Hi, I think i have a calf strain. Should ice my calf muscle before i do the massage? Thank you
Ya I just pulled a muscle in my leg yesterday from gymnastics
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Just like "Glasnya Rose" I also heard a pop in my calf and could not place my foot down due to pain. It will be 2weeks Monday since the injury occurred. Have not been to the dr due to my insurance just expiring but will have some soon. (Just lost corporate job due to budget cutting). There is bruising and swelling as well. My question is should I been worried about brushing? Should I be stretching my calf or just resting it? and should I be keeping my knee bent or extended while in elevation? Thank you
Thank you :)))
i was playing soccer When a player heel collided with my calf muscle of my rigt leg and immediately the rightside of my right leg started to become swollen i placed the therapeutic rub aka ice gel and even ice and as i walk the pain dosent seems to go aways
I'm a competitive dance who needs to compete this weekend and tomorrow. On Monday, our class did an excercise that may have pushed me too much because 2 days afterwards, I cannot straighten my leg without it hurting. Do you have any suggestions of what I could do overnight to fix this? Thanks so much
I have had a lingering calf pain for about a year and a half. It is located on my outer calf, what I believe is the Gastrocnemius muscle-lateral and also in the Solace muscle. It has been a frustrating experience trying to solve this issue. I feel as though I have given the calf plenty of rest and done all the recommended home treatments. I'll test out the calf by doing some light running and eventually, sometimes within a minute, the pain comes back in the same area. I'm wondering if you might have any suggestions on what I can do to heal? I had to cancel a backpacking trip, twice.
Maybe I'll have to start doing this.I was walking one day and then the following evening I experienced this calf pain. I figured it was a pulled muscle. It did get better. But now it's back. I can walk just fine no pain run just fine no pain. Sometimes just standing still hurts or certain positions. After getting up in the morning-hurts. I take it i shouldn't run for awhile right? I do at least 20 miles a day with my job.
Hello guys !
I ruptured my calf 10 days ago and Do u think it's okay to have a massage now or it's too late ?
Hi! So when I do this, I feel like my gastroc moves medially/laterally opposite my thumb. Am I pushing too hard? It doesn't feel like the muscle is moving smoothly, even though my thumbs are. it's like...chuknking back and forth. thoughts?
what do you recommend for the lower solus muscle?
Hey i have a grade 2 calf strain that happend a week ago and the feeling hurts on the out side part of my leg but when i walk my calf hurts where exactly do i massage when its on the outside part of my leg?
If its a higher grade strain, do i wait longer before massaging or is that bad ?
I am not on the slim side and I started walking about a month ago. And I started to feel this numbing, kind of tingly feeling at the top of my calf when I went to a falls and was going up steps and and also climbing over rocks while in the falls. The acute feeling went away as I rested from walking for about 2 weeks, but recently I started it up again and the feeling is back. What do you recommend?
For a few months now on and off I have been having calf pain that radiates to my knee, ankle and thigh. So bad I went to ER. Had 3 ultrasounds done on leg 3 different times. No blood clots.Each time I feel like it keeps getting worse. No injury. No surgeries. Just a constant achy pain. Any ideas or suggestions on what could be causing this?
Do i do the same massage if the injury is on the outside of the calf?
I have a calf injury during soccer practice 4hours ago now it just started swelling and we don't have a insurance so I just want to self treat myself what should I do?
i feel like medial head is stiff and it doesnt mix with rest of the muscle what should i do? plz reply
Interesting to learn that the RICE method got an upgrade.
Thanks for the info guys. I'm going to do it once the pain goes away. It just happened to me about four hours ago. Sigh...
+physicaltherapyvideo I did that the first day. My wife has been messaging it and it hurts but not terribly. It hasn't gotten numb yet. Does that mean shes not doing it long/hard enough? Thanks again.
Thank you for the insight. I tore/strained my calf muscle almost 3 weeks ago and it was healing nicely but recently my calf is feeling stiff and preventing typical leg motion during walking. Wondering if the stiffness is related to scar tissue build up? Thank you!
So u did anything about it?
I'm a high school cross country runner and my calf has been hurting for about two weeks now. I had a few days off From running but I really don't wanna miss anymore of this season. I have about a month left of cross country and want to know if there's anything I can do for my leg so I can keep running and not miss practice? Or should I just stop running for now until my leg feels better? I really don't wanna miss anymore practice 😁😔
hey guys i started to get back in shape im 39 & i felt a pop in my right calf right side about 1/2 inch up from center i dont believe it's torn i can walk on it. Did this about n hour ago. Hurts the most when i have legs together then extend my knee forward then the pain shoots up. What do you think thx?
is it a calf strain if I can't bend my leg, I got my injury at cross country and want to heal fast...
I've tried everything.
My pain is from my ankle to my calf all the way to my left back.
Not sure what else to do.
I've tried hot and cold yoga .. Pilates pain medicine the pain is unbearable at time I can't fall asleep.
Is it possible to tear or pull by a cramp?
Hi!
Can we have subtitle of this video please ..
After I got done playing basketball today, I went to go take my shoes off and all of a sudden l felt something like a leg cramp or spasm, and after that faded, I could barely walk, and I had to limp. My calf is in pain when I'm walking and while sitting or lying down, and my question is: do I have a calf strain and if so, how bad. Would I need to go to the doctor for it? Could I treat it myself? My calf feels a little tender so I don't think I should massage it yet. Also I want to see if it swells or not and try to prevent it.
I was running up hill and felt a minor pop.. not bad.. more like i got hit in the leg with a rock or something.. woke up this morning and my calf is tight and i can walk but it hurts from the bottom to the top of my calf.. i have a football tryout in about 3 to 4 weeks.. will this have me ready by then?