Running injuries Calf strain in runners
A calf strain can stop a training block dead. I treat calf strains with hands-on remedial soft tissue therapy in Paddington, Brisbane, and work out why the calf gave way in the first place.
What a calf strain is
Muscle fibres in the calf overloaded past what they could handle, sometimes in a sudden moment, sometimes as a gradual build. It shows up as a sharp grab or a persistent tight ache.
Why it happened
Fatigue, a spike in load, the achilles and foot below it, and old scar tissue from a previous strain all play a part. I treat the calf and address why, so it does not just recur.
How the treatment works
Assessment
I take your history, watch how you move, and use orthopaedic testing to rule things in or out. Black and white: positive or negative.
Treatment
Hands-on soft tissue work, with real time on the table. I treat the whole area involved, not just the point of pain.
Education
You leave understanding your own body. A few sessions in, you can tell me what is happening and why. That is what keeps it from coming back.
Common questions
How soon can I run again?
It depends on the grade of the strain. I will assess it and give you a realistic timeline, and we build load back rather than guessing.
Is this a sports massage?
No. This is clinical treatment for a specific problem, not a general relaxation rub down.
Get the calf right
Book an assessment and we treat the strain and the cause.
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