extreme pain in calves

[ck2006]

So I worked out my calves on friday (never had before) I am in so much pain I can hardly walk. It is worse when I sit for a while and have to stand up, but it gets a little better when I walk around. My day off is today. But I have to do cardio tomorrow
Any suggestions as to what to do, I am taking glutimine twice a day so I can only imagine how I would feel if I weren't???
thanks

 

[jenscats5]

Have you tried doing some stretches??

 

[ck2006]

yup, not working. Last night when I went to bed I woke up everytime I turned over and had to do stretches cause it is like my muscles are in a constant spasm or lock if I don't use them. Drinking lots of water too, I am hoping that will help as well. my husband said that my pain is not good cause it should of gotten a little better since friday. I know I obviously over did it but I am hoping I didn't damage my muscles just started this week!

 

[jenscats5]

yup, not working. Last night when I went to bed I woke up everytime I turned over and had to do stretches cause it is like my muscles are in a constant spasm or lock if I don't use them. Drinking lots of water too, I am hoping that will help as well. my husband said that my pain is not good cause it should of gotten a little better since friday. I know I obviously over did it but I am hoping I didn't damage my muscles just started this week!

You might want to try some Vitamin I (Ibuprofin) for the pain, stretch & massage.....also you may want to try icing them also.....

 

[ck2006]

You might want to try some Vitamin I (Ibuprofin) for the pain, stretch & massage.....also you may want to try icing them also.....

Liking the sound of Vitimin I! will try the ice tonight and then a warm bath!
thanks

 

[jenscats5]

Liking the sound of Vitimin I! will try the ice tonight and then a warm bath!
thanks

I would say no heat for right now as the heat will draw the blood to the area - thus possibly causing the pain to linger....RICE it: rest, ice, compression & elevation.....

 

[BOWTECH]

The pain is always worse on the second day after training. You'll be fine. When I train clients I always start very easy when we train calves. It is a muscle that is very easy to overtrain. And it's rough when you first start training them. Also it helps if you take a warm bath with some Epsom salt in it. Try and gently stretch and massage them in the warm bath water trust me it helps. Take care Don't let the horns scare you....lol

 

[BOWTECH]

I would say no heat for right now as the heat will draw the blood to the area - thus possibly causing the pain to linger....RICE it: rest, ice, compression & elevation.....

Jen I think the bath will help her. She is sore from working out the muscle. Now I would agree if it was a "said injury" swelling etc....

 

[jenscats5]

Jen I think the bath will help her. She is sore from working out the muscle. Now I would agree if it was a "said injury" swelling etc....

Ah ok.......I just was always told no heat for the 1st 48 hours......

 

[BOWTECH]

Ah ok.......I just was always told no heat for the 1st 48 hours......

That's the case in an injury..... still friends.....lol