MUSCLE PAIN

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CheeksBryant
CheeksBryant Posts: 193 Member
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So, I've been doing my typical work out nothing out of the ordinary. Same routine for the last three weeks. Today my left calf muscle is sore to the touch. Not Oh I overworked kind of sore, but really sore to the touch. Should this be concern or need for rest, etc? I have achy muscles all over from working out, this is a different kind of sore.

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  • astronomicals
    astronomicals Posts: 1,537 Member
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    Typically I err on the side of caution. Id reduce intensity of whatever you think caused it and just cancel that portion of your workout if you can feel it next time. A couple days off never hurt either. Focusing on a different muscle group and letting it fully recover is your safest bet.

    If this just happened ice it.
  • DoctahJenn
    DoctahJenn Posts: 616 Member
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    Is it hot to the touch? Tendinitis hit me after about three weeks of running last year because I run wrong, and several different exercises will do that to you.

    Rule of thumb - if it's uncomfortable, you're fine. If it HURTS, stop doing whatever you were doing.

    Edit: Well, ok, let me rephrase that. It's still good to get it checked out, but generally discomfort isn't a problem, while pain is.
  • CheeksBryant
    CheeksBryant Posts: 193 Member
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    no it's not hot to the touch. I think I'm going to still go to the gym and just see how it affects me. If I'm in horrible pain, I'll stop of course. Thanks everyone!
  • davepearson86
    davepearson86 Posts: 158 Member
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    Stretch when you can handle the pain. Avoid calf exercises until healed. AVOID ANYTHING BUT FLAT SHOES UNTIL HEALED.

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