“What could be causing my muscular pain?”
I injured my leg playing soccer over a year ago. I didn't pay much mind to it at the time, but now there's been pain in my calf muscle that hasn't healed. The pain comes particularly when I stretch the muscle, or even just going up the stairs. What's causing this?
3 Answers
If you are having pain in your leg a year after a sports injury you ought to have it checked out. Either a sports medicine or orthopedic surgeon could exam you and get you some understanding and specific therapy. If it is not significant the injury should have achieved good healing in a year.
Kevin Jon Lawson MD
Kevin Jon Lawson MD
It is unusual for a muscle strain to last that long, so one has to wonder if there is a more significant injury. I would suggest getting an MRI to assess for a muscle or tendon tear that has not healed. Hopefully, it is something that will resolve with rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medications.
If it is more in the mid calf or above it is likely a tear of the intersection where the gastroc muscle and Soleus muscle come together. If it is more distal to this towards the ankle it’s likely a partial tear or a a chronic a tendinitis. Both are treated non-surgically. Initially I would start with aggressive stretching as well as deep tissue massage and subsequently some strengthening. If it continues to be a problem following acceptable therapy then I would have an MRI performed at the location of Injury. Less likely is a stress type fracture. Also make sure pain is not referred from a different location. Good luck and I hope you Find this information somewhat helpful.
