Pulling in the calf
Some people experience uncomfortable pulling in the calf. Often the symptoms are unbearable, especially when climbing stairs. What can be the cause and what can you do about it?
Constant pulling in the calf definitely affects a person's quality of life. Permanent pains in the legs, no matter how nice a walk, spoils everyone. What is the cause of this? And is there any help against it?
Pulling in the lower leg is very uncomfortable
- The Achilles tendon can be a cause of tension in the calf. Once this is shortened, perhaps due to rheumatic complaints or because a long time ago too many high-heeled shoes were worn for too long, you will run into problems, for example when walking barefoot. If you suddenly wear more flat shoes, the tendon suddenly stretched excessively and the pain in the calf arises.
- Another condition or inflammation of the Achilles tendon, also called achillodynia, may be another cause of your calf discomfort.
- Of course, there are also muscle fiber tears or a pronounced one aching in question. In addition, joint inflammations that radiate to the calf are also a possibility for your complaints.
- If you frequently wear deep footbed health shoes, the tendons in your foot may be above normal have been stretched out and you are constantly overstretching, overexciting or overstretching the tendons with the constant use of the shoes tug. Such shoes should be avoided if you think the problems may arise from them.
Tendon shortenings are particularly common in the Achilles tendon. The therapy …
Relieve discomfort in the calf with gymnastics
Slow stretching of the shortened Achilles tendon helps with the first two causes mentioned. You can always use this when you climb stairs in everyday life. Or you can use a stepper or an object that can be used to raise things, such as a large book, to exercise. In the example you are training on stairs, as this is the cheapest because the heel can sag freely.
- Stand with the ball of your right forefoot (not your entire foot) on one step of the stairs.
- As you pull your left foot up to the next step, let the heel of your right foot hang down, stretching the achilles tendon of your right foot.
- The left foot is now only with the forefoot on the next step.
- When you pull your right foot up to the next step, let your left heel hang down again for a few seconds. You use it to stretch the left Achilles tendon.
- Now do this for every staircase and step below. If possible, keep the heel in a falling position for three to five seconds.
If you are more advanced, just stand on the steps with your toes and let your heel sag down. Don't give up on every little pain in your calf. Sometimes you have to easily go beyond the pain threshold. Do not perform the exercise if the hamstrings are torn or the tendons are overstretched. If in doubt about the cause of the disease, consult a doctor before performing the exercises to clarify the causes of the pulling in your calf!
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