Sudden sharp pain at the calf muscle of the lower limb is a clear sign that you are having a problem with the integrity of the muscle tissue in that area. In most cases, it is an injury known as calf strain which creates difficulty and discomfort among many athletes especially those that use their feet for running purposes as well as for dealing blows using their lower limbs. Soccer and any contact sports player are prone to this type of damage to the calf muscle.

On mild cases, the athlete may shrug it off and continue to walk properly. However, when it comes to the serious injury of a calf strain, walking may become quite difficult. Bruising will be evident on the area where the calf is affected. The pain felt by the patient may vary base on the grade of the injury.

In a grade 1 case, most players can continue with their game with little problem. Pain may be felt at the back of the leg but at the lowest level which is quite tolerable as compared to those experienced from other injuries. Discomfort may be evident but does not actually affect the performance at a significant level. In some cases, you will feel tightness on the calf muscle within two to five days. In grade 2, the pain may be a bit higher which leaves a sharp feeling in the back of the leg. Walking can be affected with the pain and discomfort. You will also see bruising and swelling in the calf area. Tightness will be a bit serious. The pain will last longer than normal. In grade 3, you will immediately feel pain right after you acquire a calf strain. The ache is seriously painful and is quite difficult to tolerate. Walking will be a problem due to the inability of the muscle tissue to contract due to the strain. Deformity will be obvious on cases where the tissues have acquired a tear. Bruising and swelling will be present on the calf area of the lower limb(s).

Call your medical professional and discuss regarding the injury as soon as you feel you have a problem on this part of your body. Do not wait for the injury to worsen as most people would give less importance to a grade 1 injury.

Resting the foot for a given period of weeks will be beneficial for the affected lower limb(s) as it offers time for the muscle tissue to regenerate and recover from the strain. Most people would stop their activity and let the foot rest for a while even in a grade 1 status. However, some athletes continue with their activities when in grade 1 as it does not affect their performance that much. Ice would also help a lot in decreasing the swelling process of the calf muscle. When your injury is free from the pain, it would be wise to begin the stretching and strengthening exercises to help your body recover much faster. Continue your regular checkup with your doctor for an update regarding the progress of your body.

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