Calf injury?

[CrazyDogLady19]

Good morning & ouch!!

Please can somebody help or offer advice?

I noticed a niggle in my lower calf whilst running this morning I was attempting 5k, I’m running 5k twice a week plus a long run so I wasn’t doing anything radical my pace was steady. As I hit 4K the pain became a little stronger until eventually a pop! It felt like a cramp I had to stop running, after a couple of mins I could put my weight on it but the ache remains. Does anyone have any suggestions.

I’m going to Conwy at the weekend to take part in the park run, I really want to do it so any suggestions will be appreciated.

Many thanks

CDL 🐾

[alisonx Graduate10]

I had something similar last year, i could bear weight and walk but going downstairs was agony😖 - i used a support bandage, kept it elevated and put ice on it when i could. It put me out of action for a good week.

Try resting and see how it feels Friday, also some gentle stretches and foam roller when you feel up to it - helps iron out any tightness.

Depending on how bad it feels (only you will know) park run may not be possible on Saturday

Good luck

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Ouch that doesn't sound great. Take care out there

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Don't run at all...a pop is not good..

I had a minor calf tear..12 weeks out from start to finish.

Go get checked out by a sports physio...

I did everything by the book, when 8 first did it.. but after two weeks had to go and see my physio.

Trouble is..everytime you head out it opens any tear up again.

A good physio will give you an accurate diagnosis.

Sorry to sound so like the prophet of doom but, the runs will wait and you risk doing permanent damage.

[Katnap Graduate10]

I agree with Oldfloss. Get checked by a sports physio. You will get a better diagnosis and exercises to strengthen, support, and improve recovery time.

Go private and say it's urgent for the quickest chance of recovery.

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[UpTheStanley Graduate10]

I classed mine as a “pull” rather than a “tear” but it was still a fortnight on the IC. I agree with all the above advice, your only parkrunning this weekend should be as a static volunteer I’m afraid.

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

I agree physio ! Something similar was the start of an exercise regime which has really helped me stay injury free (🤞), so good can come out of this with the right physio.

[CrazyDogLady19 Graduate10]

Thanks for the advice a physio it is 😊