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Hi I heard a snapping in my calf muscle when I dropped down from a pull up bar. It happened 3 weeks ago. I did RICE the first 48 hours and stayed off any walking. I had to go to work for a few days and hopped around for 3 days. Swelled up a lot and had sever pain by the end of the day. Have now been off work for two weeks and seeing a chiropractor that is treating my calf with cold laser, ice and electro magnetic treatment. It s getting slowly better but it still swells up a lot and is still sore if I m up during the day. Am I doing the right treatment and how long will it take Thx Patrick
Hi Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern. You seem to have injured your calf muscles which generally take around 3-4 weeks time to heel,if given adequate rest, The treatment you are taking is absolutely right,but i guess you are not taking sufficient rest. But still,it will eventually heal. Take analgesics,anti-inflammatory tablets,crepe bandage,rest. Nothing to worry about. I hope your question has been answered. If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime. Thanks,Take care,God bless.
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How To Treat Swollen Calf Muscles Post Injury?
Hi Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern. You seem to have injured your calf muscles which generally take around 3-4 weeks time to heel,if given adequate rest, The treatment you are taking is absolutely right,but i guess you are not taking sufficient rest. But still,it will eventually heal. Take analgesics,anti-inflammatory tablets,crepe bandage,rest. Nothing to worry about. I hope your question has been answered. If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime. Thanks,Take care,God bless.