Difference between revisions of "Diagnose a Torn Calf Muscle"
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#Treat a [[Treat a Cramped Muscle|muscle cramp]]. Muscle cramps and spasms tend to go away fairly quickly. You can speed this recovery process by stretching and using heat (or cold).<ref name="rf11201" /> | #Treat a [[Treat a Cramped Muscle|muscle cramp]]. Muscle cramps and spasms tend to go away fairly quickly. You can speed this recovery process by stretching and using heat (or cold).<ref name="rf11201" /> | ||
| − | #* Stretch your affected calf muscle. You can do this by putting your weight on the leg that is cramping. Bend your knee slightly. Alternately, you can sit with your affected leg stretched out in front of you. Use a towel to gently pull the top of your foot towards you.<ref name="rf11017" /> | + | #* Stretch your affected calf muscle. You can do this by putting your weight on the leg that is cramping. Bend your knee slightly. Alternately, you can sit with your affected leg stretched out in front of you. Use a towel to gently pull the top of your foot towards you.<ref name="rf11017">http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/muscle-spasms-cramps-charley-horse</ref> |
#* Apply heat. Use a heating pad, hot water bottle, or warm towel to relax the cramping calf muscle. Taking a warm bath or shower may also help.<ref name="rf11201" /> | #* Apply heat. Use a heating pad, hot water bottle, or warm towel to relax the cramping calf muscle. Taking a warm bath or shower may also help.<ref name="rf11201" /> | ||
#* Apply ice. Massaging your calf with an ice or cold pack may help relieve the cramp. Apply ice for no longer than 15-20 minutes at a time, and always wrap the ice pack in a towel to prevent frostbite. | #* Apply ice. Massaging your calf with an ice or cold pack may help relieve the cramp. Apply ice for no longer than 15-20 minutes at a time, and always wrap the ice pack in a towel to prevent frostbite. | ||
