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 …

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 sits in the back of your lower leg. It starts below your knee and extends to your ankle. It allows you to walk, run, jump and flex your foot. It also helps you …

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 …

2023年12月21日 · Calf pain usually results from a muscle cramp or injury. However, it can also stem from a vascular problem, such as a blood clot, a pinched nerve, tendon damage, and …

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 …

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) …

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 …

2025年2月7日 · Calf problems can cause a range of symptoms including: In many cases, new or flare-up of long-standing calf problems should begin to settle within 6 weeks without the need …

2020年2月25日 · Let’s take a closer look at the muscles in your upper and lower leg, as well as the types of conditions that are the most common causes of thigh or calf pain. What are the …