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Posted by: Ngordyn

when i awoke today i had an extremely sharp pain in my calf

its like the muscle went into a sudden severe flex and i had no control what so ever. it lasted for about 5 mins or so and now it feels like i just did a huge set of calf raises

this had only happened twice now , i am taking 2 weeks off before i start a cut anyways i was just wondering if this happens to anyone else ?


Posted by: P-funk

usually when we sleep, our feet are in a plantar flexed position under the covers. This places the plantar flexors in a shortened position, making them prone to possible cramping.

Electrolyte imbalances can create calf cramping.

Trigger points can also create the problem.

Tough thing to speculate over the internet.


patrick


Posted by: danzik17

Make sure you're hydrated and getting enough potassium.

I've had recurring calf cramps for like a decade. They haven't happened recently since I make sure I stay hydrated and take a multi.


Posted by: Ngordyn

alright thanks guys


Posted by: T_man

Once after a day of ham dominant work and football practice I got cramp in both hams and calves

I woke the whole house up with my screams of writhing agony.

My friend used to get cramps every saturday when we played soccer, and it got better as he ate like 3 bananas every morning before it and drank gatorade during half time because it replaces lost electrolytes.

What should you do in the case of cramps? Extend the muscle using it's agonist?


Posted by: P-funk

Quote:
Originally Posted by T_man View Post
Once after a day of ham dominant work and football practice I got cramp in both hams and calves

I woke the whole house up with my screams of writhing agony.

My friend used to get cramps every saturday when we played soccer, and it got better as he ate like 3 bananas every morning before it and drank gatorade during half time because it replaces lost electrolytes.

What should you do in the case of cramps? Extend the muscle using it's agonist?
three things you can do manually:

a) try and stretch the muscle

b) contract the antagonist (usually while trying to stretch the cramping muscle)

c) apply pressure into the muscle in order to get it to relax

patrick


Posted by: nkira

I use to get calve cramps and if I applied pressure on the foot by standing on the same leg immediately when the cramp starts it use to go away.

Try it, You can feel when the cramp is coming so immediately stand on the floor.

Always works for me.

Quote:
Originally Posted by P-funk View Post

c) apply pressure into the muscle in order to get it to relax

patrick



Posted by: nkira

It might be the potassium from the banana....just my guess.

Quote:
Originally Posted by T_man View Post
Once after a day of ham dominant work and football practice I got cramp in both hams and calves

I woke the whole house up with my screams of writhing agony.

My friend used to get cramps every saturday when we played soccer, and it got better as he ate like 3 bananas every morning before it and drank gatorade during half time because it replaces lost electrolytes.

What should you do in the case of cramps? Extend the muscle using it's agonist?



Posted by: T_man

Quote:
Originally Posted by P-funk View Post
three things you can do manually:

a) try and stretch the muscle

b) contract the antagonist (usually while trying to stretch the cramping muscle)

c) apply pressure into the muscle in order to get it to relax

patrick
ahh antagonist. See I'm always confused about whether to use the word agonist or antagonist

yea i meant to say stretch the muscle but at the time i was tongue tied and couldnt remember the world LOL


Posted by: keith rennie

hi i am new to this site, but wonder if you could advise. in nov 09 i damaged the meniscus in my left knee. i was due opp in dec 09 but due to snow over here it was cancled, so i am currently awaiting further appointment. in the meen time while out walking had a severe pain in my left calf, as i limp with this injury and walked on my toes for some time just wondering if this could be a cause of this pain.
look forward to your reply.
regards keith rennie


Posted by: T_man

how long did the pain last? did your muscle feel fatigued after? and were you able to walk after?


Posted by: Phineas

I once had a severe calf cramp and someone advised me to sit down on the ground with my leg flat and extended. Then, he had my friend use his flat lower palm to hit my heel, which sent sort of a shockwave up the calf. The cramping immediately stopped and my calf was just tended for a few hours.


Posted by: readyformore

ugh i got one of them the other day... my calf felt SOOO sore the next day.. i felt like i just did the most intense workout of my life...


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