Calf Pain
At Yokohama Physio, we treat calf pain with comprehensive assessments of the spine, hips, pelvis, and ankle movement patterns.
Physiotherapy Consultation for calf pain
A physiotherapy consultation for calf pain at Yokohama Physio begins with a discussion of your pain history and symptoms. This is followed by a thorough assessment of your calf's structure and mechanical function to understand how it interacts with your environment and whether movement patterns may be contributing to your pain.
Our physiotherapists evaluate your posture and movement, including any compensatory patterns or imbalances that may contribute to your calf pain. We also assess the strength and flexibility of muscles around your calf, knee, hips, ankle, and even foot to tailor a treatment plan to your needs.
Based on our findings, we discuss a management strategy with you to help alleviate your calf pain and achieve your goals.
Calf Strain: A tear in the muscles of the calf, typically the gastrocnemius or soleus muscles, often caused by sudden, forceful movements.
Achilles Tendonitis: Inflammation of the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.
Achilles Tendon Rupture: A complete or partial tear of the Achilles tendon, often resulting from a sudden increase in stress on the tendon.
Calf Contusion: A bruise on the calf muscle caused by a direct blow or impact.
Medial Gastrocnemius Strain: A specific type of calf strain that affects the medial (inner) part of the gastrocnemius muscle.
Compartment Syndrome: A condition where increased pressure within the calf muscles reduces blood flow, potentially leading to muscle and nerve damage.
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): A blood clot that forms in a deep vein, usually in the calf, which can cause pain and swelling.
Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome: A condition characterized by pain and swelling in the calf muscles during exercise due to increased pressure within the muscle compartments.
Soleus Muscle Strain: A tear in the soleus muscle, which lies beneath the gastrocnemius muscle and can cause pain during activities like walking or running.
Gastrocnemius Tendinopathy: Degeneration or injury to the tendon of the gastrocnemius muscle, leading to pain and stiffness.
Understanding common calf injuries is crucial for effective treatment. Some prevalent injuries include:
Our physiotherapists can offer treatments such as:
At Yokohama Physio, we offer a variety of treatments for common calf injuries, tailored to your specific needs. Our treatments include:
Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques to mobilize and manipulate the calf and surrounding tissues to reduce pain and improve mobility.
Exercise Therapy: Customized exercises to strengthen the muscles supporting the calf, improve flexibility, and correct movement patterns.
Education and Self-Management: Guidance on ergonomics, posture, and lifestyle modifications to prevent re-injury and manage symptoms at home.
Massage Therapy: Therapeutic massage to relax muscles, improve circulation, and reduce tension around the calf.
Taping: Application of kinesiology tape to support muscles and joints, reduce pain, and improve function.
Postural Correction: Techniques to improve posture and body mechanics to prevent strain on the calf.
Functional Movement Screening: Assessment of movement patterns to identify and correct imbalances that may contribute to calf pain.
Contact us at Yokohama Physio to schedule your consultation and start your journey to a pain-free life.
