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Pretty sure I just tore my calf muscle

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ANDR01D
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I was working out and felt a pop in my calf, now it hurts to walk (I can still stand). It's definitely in my calf and not my Achilles.

Has anyone torn their calf before? How long does it take to heal?

I plan on going to the doctor tomorrow, I just kind of want to know what to expect.

All I wanted was to get into good shape for ski season...
Sep 16 2014 9:24PM
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.FRY.
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it's more likely that you pulled it
Sep 16 2014 9:26PM
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RichieSimpkins
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inject yourself with bleach, should heal up in a few days
Sep 16 2014 9:26PM
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.FRY.
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pancho.inject yourself with bleach, should heal up in a few days


you first bitch
Sep 16 2014 9:27PM
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milk_man
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Just by reading this I have a feeling you never stretch after working out
Sep 16 2014 9:30PM
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ANDR01D
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milk_manJust by reading this I have a feeling you never stretch after working out


I definitely stretch before I work out. After doing rehab for two ACL surgeries I am fully aware of how beneficial stretching is. To be honest, it probably happened because I'm overweight. I'm probably just being a hypochondriac. I'm not sure why my first reaction after getting ice was to post to NS.
Sep 16 2014 9:39PM
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dispatchQ_main
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It could be your achilles though, as that tendon goes pretty far up your leg (don't know if it is still called achilles all the way up). Anyways is your foot kinda not able to push down?

Anyways best of luck. I tore mine 7 months ago and am still recovering. So let's hope its not that.
Sep 16 2014 9:41PM
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Lé.Skiing
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milk_manyou never stretch after working out


ANDR01DI definitely stretch before I work out.



It's a good idea to stretch before and after. The Doctor will tell you what happened when you see him.
Sep 16 2014 9:49PM
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Dolan.Escobar
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pancho.inject yourself with bleach, should heal up in a few days


Dude come on...
Sep 16 2014 9:51PM
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ANDR01D
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LE.SkiingIt's a good idea to stretch before and after. The Doctor will tell you what happened when you see him.


Yeah, misread. I do dynamic stretching pre-workout and static stretching after working out.
Sep 16 2014 9:52PM
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milk_man
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LE.SkiingIt's a good idea to stretch before and after. The Doctor will tell you what happened when you see him.


I've heard that stretching too hard before you work out can actually injure you. Since your muscles aren't warmed up
Sep 16 2014 9:57PM
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toastyteenagers
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take it easy, sounds like a pull. it should be better in the morning, if not, check out a miniute clinic or something
Sep 16 2014 10:14PM
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Saac
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Dr. NS, the doctor is IN
Sep 16 2014 10:35PM
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