Calf Pain

A calf strain can be from mild where the athlete can continue exercise with some discomforts right up to a full tear of the muscle resulting in lots of pain and in ability to walk.
A calf strain can be from mild where the athlete can continue exercise with some discomforts right up to a full tear of the muscle resulting in lots of pain and in ability to walk.

The body region commonly referred to as the calf is in the back of the leg, just below the knee. To better understand potential causes of calf pain, let's first review the anatomy of your calves.

The calf is made of three major muscles: the two gastrocnemius muscles (medial and lateral) and the soleus muscle. Another smaller muscle called the plantaris muscle is also present. There are also two bones in the calf region, the larger tibia, and the smaller fibula.