The calf (pl.: calves; Latin: sura) is the back portion of the lower leg in human anatomy. [1] The muscles within the calf correspond to the posterior compartment of the leg. The two largest muscles within this compartment are known together as the calf muscle and attach to the heel via the Achilles tendon.

2024年9月29日 · Calf pain is any sharp or dull ache in the back part of the lower leg. Determining the cause of calf pain (e.g., cramps, a blood clot) can guide treatment.

2023年12月18日 · Your calf muscle helps you move your lower legs, feet and ankles. It allows you to flex your feet, walk, run and leap. It also supports and stabilizes your legs and enables you to stand up straight. Calf pain from muscle strains and leg cramps is very common.

2024年11月24日 · In some cases, though, calf pain is a sign of a serious health problem, like nerve damage, narrowing of blood vessels, or a blood clot deep within a lower leg vein—called deep venous thrombosis. If you are experiencing calf pain, it's important to know when to seek medical attention and, if the cause is mild and muscular, what remedies you ...

2023年12月21日 · Calf muscle pain is often caused by overuse or a sports injury. However, it can also indicate an underlying medical issue, including deep vein thrombosis or diabetic neuropathy.

Calf muscle pain can be a dull ache or a sharp pain in the back of your leg, behind your shinbone. It can feel a little different for everyone. If you get pain when you’ve been doing something physical like walking or running, the cause is generally muscular.

2021年8月24日 · Calf muscle tears usually heal with conservative treatments, but sometimes require surgery. What is a torn calf muscle? Your calf muscles (the gastrocnemius and soleus) are in your lower leg, behind your shin bone. They extend from behind your knee down to your heel.

2023年9月19日 · Leg pain that seems severe, ongoing, or out of the ordinary is a different story. Sometimes it’s a sign of an urgent problem that could stick around -- or get worse -- without treatment. Call...

2025年2月11日 · Common causes of leg pain include muscle strains, tendonitis, nerve pain, and vascular problems. For example, muscle strains account for nearly 30% of sports injuries. Moreover, you can use our leg pain identifier chart to help you make a more accurate diagnosis.

2024年11月1日 · Calf pain while walking can occur for various reasons, ranging from a mild muscle strain to a more serious underlying health condition affecting blood flow to your legs. 1. Muscle Cramping. The calves are a common area for muscle cramps (sometimes referred to as "charley horses"), which can cause severe calf pain while walking.