Medically reviewed by Cara Beth Lee, MD There are many different causes of calf pain. It may be directly related to your calf ...

This paper discusses the common causes of exercise induced lower leg pain, including chronic compartment syndrome (CCS), medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) and chronic calf tears (CCT). The ...

This muscle helps to move and stabilize the lower leg and the ankle joint. A common cause of calf pain is muscle strain, which can happen from doing cardio activities like running or jumping ...

Charley horses are transient episodes of pain that can last for several minutes. The muscle — usually the calf at the back of the lower leg — tightens and spasms. Nocturnal leg cramps are ...

One day, I noticed a pain in the back of my right leg that only subsided when I elevated my leg. I decided to prop my leg up in another office chair and continue working. About 2 days after the ...

Usually, this pain ... your left leg should straighten, pressing your left heel towards the ground. You should feel the stretch throughout the back of your left leg, including the calf.

Dear Doctors: I get a cramp in my left calf when I run for more than 20 minutes. When I slow down, it goes away. I told my doctor about it, and she wants to do something called an ankle brachial ...

Step 1: Lie on your back with one leg ... knee pain include resting, applying ice to your knee, using over-the-counter pain relievers, and keeping your legs raised. This will help lower ...