Learn about the causes of calf muscle pain, the stretches that can provide relief, and when you should see a doctor. Health Conditions ... Bend both legs while leaning slightly forward.

This sudden, tight, intense lower leg pain is sometimes called a "charley horse." When it takes a grip, it can get worse quickly. It happens when your muscles are tired or dehydrated.

A chiropractor shares seven key stretches to help loosen tight calves and relieve tension in your lower legs after a workout.

Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels PT, DPT, CLT Calf muscle pain is common and can be severe, even if the underlying cause is benign (harmless) and reversible, like an exercise-associated muscle ...

Sharp, shooting pain can occur anywhere in one or both legs, and it may move up or down the leg. A doctor may refer to this as intermittent leg pain. The pain may worsen with pressure, which can ...

Many modern gyms have turf and sleds. Sled work means low impact leg strengthening and cardiovascular training, all without ...

The result: pain in the back, buttocks or legs. In fact, Dr. Prather says up to 25% of this type of pain is incorrectly categorized as spinal or back muscle pain, so it’s improperly treated.

While some may chalk up pain in their calves from walking to aging or muscle strain, it could be a symptom of peripheral arterial disease. Those wanting to get a leg up on their heart health ...

Leg pain affects nearly everyone at some point, ranging from routine muscle soreness after exercise to the occasional cramp that resolves quickly. This commonplace nature makes it easy to dismiss ...

Keeping the heel of your left leg down, lean into the wall, feeling the stretch under your foot on your right side—and a stretch along the calf on your left leg. 4. Hold for 30 seconds.