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Overview | Symptoms | Severity | Treatment | Prevention A calf strain, or a pulled calf muscle, occurs when there is a partial tear in one or more of the small fibers that make up your calf muscle. The calf muscles are a group of two muscles, gastrocnemius or soleus, located in the back of your lower leg that stretch from your knee to your Achilles tendon – a muscle tear in either of these muscles...

By Jenny Styles Any sport where you place an unusual demand on your muscles is going to result in strains and "pulled muscles", and soccer is no exception. The good news is that this usually is not severe, and you will be able to get back out on the field. Be aware that the muscles are going to be very stiff and sore for two to five days afterwards, making movement uncomfortable; however, getting...

By Helen Taranowski Exercise is a crucial element in keeping ourselves healthy. However, during exercise, extra demands and stresses are placed upon the body compared to when it is at rest. The amount of nutrients and fuel required are far in excess of what is required at rest and they are used up much more quickly. Someone eating a poor diet can manage to get through their day if it requires...

By James Groux What is a cortisone shot? A cortisone shot or a cortisone injection is given to patients to relieve pain mainly caused by joint inflammation. The ankle, hip, shoulder, elbow, knee, wrist and spine joints are the most common areas in the body where patients receive cortisone injections. Outside of the common joints, cortisone shots may rarely be given to the smaller joints in...

By Lance Winslow Many folks that are hard charging sportsters in their early years wind up with problems later in life, but not all. Those athletes that stretch out, warm up and follow their coaches advice often are not plagued by early injuries that come back to haunt them later in life. Still, an athletic type personality is the type that will always push the limits, that includes getting...

Pulled a Muscle in Your Back? 3 Secrets to Quick Relief For Strained Back Muscles By Nina Schnipper Did you recently sustain an injury? And now your body is screaming out for relief? A strained muscle can take a long time to heal. But with these three tips, you can get relief quickly and recover faster. Cool it. First, apply a cold compress to the hurt area. Remember that pain is a sign of...