pain in inside of calf muscle

[friendlypain]

Hit it on the head linbin! There would be obvious poor capilary refill in the toes and constant cramping if it was a passive vascular issue. The lower limb is hideous in design and any swelling of a muscle/compartment can create painful symptoms from exercise. I suggest an evaluation of dorsiflexion and re-education of the affected structures to perform without hindering the structures in the deep compartment.

Adamo

[linbin]

friendlypain
by checking dorsiflexion what you are trying to prove.which are the affected structures according to you.i was not sticking wholy to vascular ,as you can check it above

[friendlypain]

Hi Linbin,

I am agreeing with your points. Dorsiflexion is, in my opinion, the most important movement that your ankle can make.

Alot of people can not perform a simple modified squat where they cant squat down to their ankles with their knees over their toes. If the muscles in the deep compartment are "tight" and inhibit appropriate dorsiflexion then minor strains are common which causes inflammation and swelling and compresses the structures within the compartment. Just a symptomatic treatment wont work as the joint will be prone to poor range of motion. Re-education is the key to reverse the cause of the symptoms.

Hope this helps
Adamo

[linbin]

hi friendlypain
thanks for the reply.i agree with the need to check dorsiflexion.but i feel you are vaguely mentioning the structures according to you,which may be at fault/source/cause of pain

[friendlypain]

LOL! Yes specifics may be nice eh? Flexor Digitorum Longus, Flexor Hallucis, Tibialis Posterior.

[roycar]

hey, just somethin relatively simple. i know quality foowear was mentioned earlier but its also so important to make sure it fits correctly. get the feet measured. shoes that are too large can cause flexor digitorum longus to become overactive when the toes try to cling on. this can lead on to medial shin pain... well, thats what i've found a couple of times anyway!

[linbin]

even i too agree with your hypothesis