Sore calf muscles!!

fnkygrl

My calf muscles are killing me! Anyone have some home remedies? I've had them rubbed but it hurt to much lol

Helenatrandom

Are you getting enough potassium? Potassium and magnesium deficiencies can cause calf pain.

shovav91

Soak in a hot bath, then stretch them gently. Feel better soon! Take a pain-killer if it hurts too badly.

andreabball

hot bath w epsom salts and gentle stretching and massage when you can tolerate it. good luck!

kac7700

Get a foam roller or use a hard ball to roll them and massage them. Also, if they hurt too much, you may need to take a rest day. I swear by the foam roller though, it really makes a difference.

kristarablue

Yes to all of the posts ahead of me, but also do good stretches. My favorite is to stand on a stair with the balls of my foot on the stair and drop your heels down. Hold for 30 seconds...don't cheat, make it the entire 30 seconds, do this 2 - 3 times a couple times a day. Also do it after a workout along with any other stretching. Drink plenty of water as well. Good luck!

ShaeDetermined

Yes to all of the posts ahead of me, but also do good stretches. My favorite is to stand on a stair with the balls of my foot on the stair and drop your heels down. Hold for 30 seconds...don't cheat, make it the entire 30 seconds, do this 2 - 3 times a couple times a day. Also do it after a workout along with any other stretching. Drink plenty of water as well. Good luck!

^^^ this

do not underestimate stretching.
before working out make sure to warm up muscles sufficiently (usually 5 min) before hitting full intensity (dynamic stretching).
after your workout make sure to do static stretching of all muscle groups engaged during your workout.