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Post by padresfan619 on Mar 24, 2016 17:36:02 GMT
I spent the last 4 days hiking at least 5 miles per day with a 30 pound pack on my back. Now the day after coming home my right calf is so severely cramped I walk with a limp and it is visibly stiff. Any tips on how to ease the tension? I have to go to work tomorrow and I'm on my feet the majority of my day.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Mar 24, 2016 17:39:31 GMT
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Post by vjlau on Mar 25, 2016 1:24:28 GMT
I second the ice and advil - or aleve. Try the stretching, but don't over do it.
The other thing you can do is start chugging water. My calves get cramped whenever I'm even a little dehydrated.
Feel better!
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Post by Kymberlee on Mar 25, 2016 1:48:14 GMT
Do you have a foam roller or even a softball? Roll the tight part over the roller or ball and it should help loosen the muscle.
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Post by mom2samlibby on Mar 25, 2016 5:49:41 GMT
I'd do an epsom salt bath and take some magnesium. I'd also use some icy hot or other muscle relaxer type product.
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Post by its me mg on Mar 25, 2016 6:46:59 GMT
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Post by Freefallfast on Mar 25, 2016 16:44:55 GMT
A rolling pin works for me.
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Post by STBC on Mar 25, 2016 16:52:35 GMT
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Post by anniefb on Mar 25, 2016 17:54:43 GMT
Gentle stretching and some self massage. Sounds like you've just overworked it.
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