About 10 years ago I had a calf muscle strain that lasted for about 6 months. One day I decided to try icing it. It went away immediately, and never came back. TRUE STORY...
@@zikraayana1747it has already healed if u recovering for 10+ months start using heat packs and light stretching and some jogging together btw warm up the muscles first
I’ve had multiple calf strain’s due to a broken leg slight alignment issues when I was a kid your info has always helped my Allah bless you in this world and in the hear after
I just want to let you know how grateful I am for all of your videos!! This video helped me so much. God Bless you and I really appreciate all you do!!
This same technique is what I learned myself from experimenting on my own without instruction. I usually get these cramps in bed while relaxed and I turn over in my sleep. I grab my leg and pull my knee to my chest and grab my toes and pull hard. Within 10 seconds cramp reduces sharply. I have also learned over many years to take a little extra Magnesium a couple times a week. No cramps when I remember to do that.
I wonder if you guys could comment on that thing ... I assume it happens to everyone but I guess I could be wrong. Where you are sleeping and all of a sudden you calf muscle tenses up uncontrollably to the point of excruciating pain and it is almost impossible to relax your calf muscle. What is that? How can it be prevented? Once you are in the middle of it, what is the best way to stop it and relax?
Hi Bob. I had a second stroke in October of 2021 in my right cerebellum. I know you didn’t have one to be responsible for ataxia you experience, but it might be similar solution. I noticed with my slurred speech I would try to speak too fast and not give my vowels enough room to open up and breathe. I’m a pianist and a teacher, so I noticed the same thing in my playing and handwriting. My hand would not go up high enough in repeated notes, and my o, e, a, d, or any kinds of circles would by squished. It’s all connected. Open up your circles in the mouth, and take your time to get it out clearly, the way you want it. Most importantly, don’t lose confidence!
Can you guys do a video on how to treat the soleus muscle? I've had a strained Soleus for over a year now and it just doesn't seem to go away completely! Been doing the soleus stretch and other things but if you guys can somehow show a good treatment on how to release the soleus... I would really appreciate it!
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I have a calf strain from biking. Rode for an hour for 2 days and now have a calf muscle cramp and hurts since there. Thank you for your video. I feel it exactly where it hurts..like a knot! How do i get rid of scar tissue? Been almost 2 weeks...mad at my self. Exercise and biking on hold. 😢
Ok..no blood clot in leg. Thank goodness! Have soft tissue injury. Doing light stretching...not over stretching...feeling a lot better. The calf muscle pain tightness just about gone. Electrolytes believe it or not, also helping me. Walking eases it and exercising lightly. Hopefully back on bike soon..
Who would win in a fight, Bob or Brad? Bob has the height advantage, but Brad has the "years of resentment look" in his eyes... I'm gunna go with Brad.
Pulled my calf muscle 3 weeks ago. I’ve been icing it and using massage and it’s still super sore. I’d say it more sore now than it was on day 4. It’s supper tight and just feels like it’s gonna pull again. I’ve been limping around for three weeks. I’m scared to stretch as that’s what I did at the start thinking it was cramp, but it was pulled. How can I help if recover quicker as I want to be able to walk. I don’t think it was torn as it didn’t bruise or swell. Thanks
Yes sir..!!..I do biking and far distance...When I came BACK Home...My Leg became Muscle LOCKED!!🤯🤯🤯..IT WAS A Scary SITUATION...And then I did everything to get my LEG BACK TO NORMAL!!..I Even took Advil for it..😰
Recently strained (tore?) my calf with bruising. Would you recommend I do the cross fiber massaging AFTER the bruising is gone? It’s been 2 days since my injury. Thanks!
Can you guys show us what to do when the muscle on the sole of the foot or the muscle in the shin goes into spasms? The shin muscle is excruciating! And since that word means "of the cross", I don't throw that word around willy-nilly. But my food began turning up and I didn't know how to stop it from cramping. When I was in the hospital with a back injury, my food went into a big spasms (as it often did), and the nurse did something that took the cramp away immediately! But I can't remember what she did to resolve it. I just walk around on the cramps, but I don't know if that's the best thing to do.
“Thank you, sorry, I mean, whatever” lol 😂 Absolutely love everything y’all put out. You’ve helped me through numerous ultimate frisbee related injuries over the years and I share your videos with all my teammates. Thanks for providing such quality content for free. And being from Wisconsin and having moved away long ago, your accents are a kind reminder of home that I greatly enjoy :) Thanks again and happy new year!
Could you guys possibly do a vid on night calf-cramps? Mine are excruciating and leave me with what feels like a badly strained calf for days. What causes them? Why only at night? My podiatrist recommended pointing the toes at the ceiling with a straight leg - which is the opposite to what you recommend. Thanks guys....
5 days ago i had my acl suregry , stitches are still there and yesterday night i got a calf cramp in that same leg , like sir , what do i do i cant even fold my leg due to swelling and brace , why sometime timings are so bad 😂
Sorry to hear that That is horrible timing. Try to keep that leg relaxed, massage lightly, maybe apply some heat, anything to avoid getting those cramps at this time while you're dealing with enough!
Any thoughts on nighttime muscle cramps?? Every few weeks I am woken up with a major muscle cramp in either my calf or thigh muscle. The pain is excruciating and I immediately fall onto the floor and start to grab, squeeze and actually pound ( with my fist) the muscle to ease the cramp which usually lasts 3-5 minutes. My heart is racing and I am physically spent after the event.
That’s an excellent question - I’ll like to hear that too. My aunt takes a squirt of yellow mustard and I think that’s psychological to distract and relax.
Do you get a cramp when you stretch your legs out in bed? That happens to me - stretch...AAAAAH! I remembered a trick a physio taught us in pregnancy classes - when you stretch in bed, point your toes up (opposite of this video). I've now trained myself to stretch with my toes pointing up and I don't get the cramps. Not sure if this applies to your situation
Hey bob and brad, I have been taking HGH since I was 5 to grow(I was born 6 months early so I was a short baby). For a long time, the doctor has put me on anastrozaul to slow my bone age but it has not been working. Do you guys might know why that is because I stop growing in a month and I want to know why the anastrozaul isn’t working. Thanks
I need help idk if anyone will see it but the the back outside of my calf is almost hurting and kind of losing feeling when I go to walk I’m about to go to a concert someone please help
1st Charlie Horse 🐎 occurred mid-section/wasn't too dramatic/2nd is on knee's outer limit and returns endlessly, such a hassle! I've yet to ice, my husband's PT wired him up and it went but in hoping eventually in better shape... Good luck, yes very painful, total mind of its own!
Charlie horse means you got hit in the muscle, and it returns back to normal soon, calf strain means your muscle fibers have strained but not broken, calf tear means your muscle fibers actually snapped broken and depending if you snapped 5% or 25% or 50% the recovery can be months and you can even snap all of the muscle fibers which is pretty bad news.. But it's completely different than a charlie horse although it might feel similar in some ways. If you have a calf tear like i tore almost 50% of my muscle it’s incredibly painful and basically impossible to put any weight on it.
@@epicon6I think it’s a mild leg muscle strain for me but it’s not so bad where I can’t walk on it, like for work. I guess I’m going to have to halt my exercises for now.
I woke so in the middle of the night last night and I thought it was a dream but somehow I pulled my calf muscle and I gotta walk around school all day 😪
Eat more bananas. Take one with you and eat it immediately after your workout (not when you get home, not before or after your next meal, IMMEDIATELY). I found that helps alot to keep from cramping.
As a PT I had to retire early due to MS a neurological condition. I personally think it started after my Hep B vaccination I had to take in the late 80's.
You’ll get the info so be patient, some of these injuries are can be serious for some of us, so we appreciate the light heartedness dialogue. This guys save lives.
About 10 years ago I had a calf muscle strain that lasted for about 6 months. One day I decided to try icing it. It went away immediately, and never came back. TRUE STORY...
I'm suffering 10 month how to icing please let me know pls
@@zikraayana1747 just put an ice pack on the area for 20 minutes.
@@zikraayana1747did you try ? Tell me did your pain went away after trying ?
@@zikraayana1747it has already healed if u recovering for 10+ months start using heat packs and light stretching and some jogging together btw warm up the muscles first
@@zikraayana1747search "how to fix a pulled muscle" by progressivr soccer
You guys take me away from all the terrible news channels. Thank you 💖
I did one cycle and it feels better already. Thank you and God bless
Wonderful!
Me too
I’ve had multiple calf strain’s due to a broken leg slight alignment issues when I was a kid your info has always helped my Allah bless you in this world and in the hear after
I just want to let you know how grateful I am for all of your videos!! This video helped me so much. God Bless you and I really appreciate all you do!!
This same technique is what I learned myself from experimenting on my own without instruction. I usually get these cramps in bed while relaxed and I turn over in my sleep. I grab my leg and pull my knee to my chest and grab my toes and pull hard. Within 10 seconds cramp reduces sharply. I have also learned over many years to take a little extra Magnesium a couple times a week. No cramps when I remember to do that.
Paul are you me 🥹
Has Bob been drinking?
Thank you I had a muscle cramp about an hour ago and yes I always have thought stretching was the thing to do, glad I watched this, right on time! 😊
I've been dealing with this for years and was told to stretch. Discovered deep tissue massage & have been pain free for months.
Thank you. My pain went away after 2 days of doing this twice a day
Glad Bob is still working
Right calf aches. Did some weight on treadmill on incline. After a boot camp. Ego didn’t help. Now we here THANK YOU TWO 👀👊🏼🤣🤣🤣
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I wonder if you guys could comment on that thing ... I assume it happens to everyone but I guess I could be wrong. Where you are sleeping and all of a sudden you calf muscle tenses up uncontrollably to the point of excruciating pain and it is almost impossible to relax your calf muscle. What is that? How can it be prevented? Once you are in the middle of it, what is the best way to stop it and relax?
I used to have same issues with my legs cramping so I use magnesium potassium and sodium mixture of electrolytes and it went away
This won't happen if you are hydrated and taking electrolytes.
@@carl8568
Not an answer to any of my questions. Thanks a lot for nothing.
@@justgivemethetruth
Yes, you are wrong. It doesn't happen to everyone. It's called a cramp you fool. Prevented with salts.
Cramp
Hi Bob. I had a second stroke in October of 2021 in my right cerebellum. I know you didn’t have one to be responsible for ataxia you experience, but it might be similar solution. I noticed with my slurred speech I would try to speak too fast and not give my vowels enough room to open up and breathe. I’m a pianist and a teacher, so I noticed the same thing in my playing and handwriting. My hand would not go up high enough in repeated notes, and my o, e, a, d, or any kinds of circles would by squished. It’s all connected. Open up your circles in the mouth, and take your time to get it out clearly, the way you want it. Most importantly, don’t lose confidence!
Can you guys do a video on how to treat the soleus muscle? I've had a strained Soleus for over a year now and it just doesn't seem to go away completely! Been doing the soleus stretch and other things but if you guys can somehow show a good treatment on how to release the soleus... I would really appreciate it!
They did a similar calf strain/tear video 4 years, where Bob had a strained soleus. It was the first vid of theirs that popped up.
I really appreciate all of the videos that you guys make and post.
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️🕊️ all over the world 🙏🌍
I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida☀️☀️☀️☀️and you where are you from if i may ask?💭💭
Good info thanks!,,,when I wake up at night from a leg cramp, I can hit it with the message gun, and it disappears pretty quickly too.
Hi, gents. Would u do a quick video on swelling under/around kneecap. (Trucker/gearshift leg pain and swelling) tks!
Gosh ~ thank you tell me not to stretch it !
That’s exactly what would have done !
I have a calf strain from biking. Rode for an hour for 2 days and now have a calf muscle cramp and hurts since there. Thank you for your video. I feel it exactly where it hurts..like a knot! How do i get rid of scar tissue? Been almost 2 weeks...mad at my self. Exercise and biking on hold. 😢
Ok..no blood clot in leg. Thank goodness! Have soft tissue injury. Doing light stretching...not over stretching...feeling a lot better. The calf muscle pain tightness just about gone. Electrolytes believe it or not, also helping me. Walking eases it and exercising lightly. Hopefully back on bike soon..
Appreciate the help, fellas! I also use a heat pad before bed.
Is the cross-fiber massage no longer recommended? Do you suggest using ice after each massage?
You guys are the best, thank you!
Wish I had watched this before stretching and hitting my calf aggressively with the massage gun 😂
Who would win in a fight, Bob or Brad?
Bob has the height advantage, but Brad has the "years of resentment look" in his eyes...
I'm gunna go with Brad.
I really needed this!! Happened to me last time and I was clueless as to why it happpened
I would like to thank you both. I am a fan of you since 2015, and I really like your content❤❤
Pulled my calf muscle 3 weeks ago. I’ve been icing it and using massage and it’s still super sore. I’d say it more sore now than it was on day 4. It’s supper tight and just feels like it’s gonna pull again. I’ve been limping around for three weeks. I’m scared to stretch as that’s what I did at the start thinking it was cramp, but it was pulled. How can I help if recover quicker as I want to be able to walk. I don’t think it was torn as it didn’t bruise or swell. Thanks
How is it now?
Do you recommend any compression socks or any Kinesio tape during the period of healing ?
Would a TENS unit help?
Yes sir..!!..I do biking and far distance...When I came BACK Home...My Leg became Muscle LOCKED!!🤯🤯🤯..IT WAS A Scary SITUATION...And then I did everything to get my LEG BACK TO NORMAL!!..I Even took Advil for it..😰
Try magnesium.
Shirt is great! My father in law loved that expression!
Recently strained (tore?) my calf with bruising. Would you recommend I do the cross fiber massaging AFTER the bruising is gone? It’s been 2 days since my injury. Thanks!
Can you guys show us what to do when the muscle on the sole of the foot or the muscle in the shin goes into spasms? The shin muscle is excruciating! And since that word means "of the cross", I don't throw that word around willy-nilly. But my food began turning up and I didn't know how to stop it from cramping. When I was in the hospital with a back injury, my food went into a big spasms (as it often did), and the nurse did something that took the cramp away immediately! But I can't remember what she did to resolve it. I just walk around on the cramps, but I don't know if that's the best thing to do.
Can you guys tell me if the ultrasound machine and electrical stimulation are useful to heal a pulled calf muscle?
How many days to heal properly can u pls say
would calf compression sleeves or calf support be helpful during sports? thank you
“Thank you, sorry, I mean, whatever”
lol 😂
Absolutely love everything y’all put out. You’ve helped me through numerous ultimate frisbee related injuries over the years and I share your videos with all my teammates. Thanks for providing such quality content for free.
And being from Wisconsin and having moved away long ago, your accents are a kind reminder of home that I greatly enjoy :)
Thanks again and happy new year!
Why ice and heat not mentioned?
Could you guys possibly do a vid on night calf-cramps? Mine are excruciating and leave me with what feels like a badly strained calf for days.
What causes them? Why only at night?
My podiatrist recommended pointing the toes at the ceiling with a straight leg - which is the opposite to what you recommend.
Thanks guys....
You are depleted in minerals. Stay hydrated and take electrolytes, primarily sea salt.
Magnesium potassium complex B @@carl8568
How do you know when to start walking more or running again, when there’s literally no pain? I feel as we get older there’s always some
It works,I feel bit better after doing it twice
I heard a loud pop in my calf, the pain is reAl😊
😢mines popped today, i fell in grass like old man 👴 and im 36
5 days ago i had my acl suregry , stitches are still there and yesterday night i got a calf cramp in that same leg , like sir , what do i do i cant even fold my leg due to swelling and brace , why sometime timings are so bad 😂
Sorry to hear that That is horrible timing. Try to keep that leg relaxed, massage lightly, maybe apply some heat, anything to avoid getting those cramps at this time while you're dealing with enough!
Thank you for your expertise
And also can massage with hands instead of massage gun?
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When I strained my left medial gastronemius I knew exactly who to check with!
Besides, I wanted to see how Bob was doing!
Any thoughts on nighttime muscle cramps?? Every few weeks I am woken up with a major muscle cramp in either my calf or thigh muscle. The pain is excruciating and I immediately fall onto the floor and start to grab, squeeze and actually pound ( with my fist) the muscle to ease the cramp which usually lasts 3-5 minutes. My heart is racing and I am physically spent after the event.
That’s an excellent question - I’ll like to hear that too. My aunt takes a squirt of yellow mustard and I think that’s psychological to distract and relax.
Do you get a cramp when you stretch your legs out in bed? That happens to me - stretch...AAAAAH! I remembered a trick a physio taught us in pregnancy classes - when you stretch in bed, point your toes up (opposite of this video). I've now trained myself to stretch with my toes pointing up and I don't get the cramps. Not sure if this applies to your situation
Afraid to do those moves...i feel another cramp just waiting to show up again ugh!!!😢
Thanks for this.
Hello Ella how're you doing and your family hope they're all doing great
Hey bob and brad, I have been taking HGH since I was 5 to grow(I was born 6 months early so I was a short baby). For a long time, the doctor has put me on anastrozaul to slow my bone age but it has not been working. Do you guys might know why that is because I stop growing in a month and I want to know why the anastrozaul isn’t working. Thanks
idk but when i run my calf get pain at the side of it will this make it stop?
You are brilliant!
I need help idk if anyone will see it but the the back outside of my calf is almost hurting and kind of losing feeling when I go to walk I’m about to go to a concert someone please help
Im literally crying of the pain right now, it's been hours since Ive trying to sleep, I hope this helps
I hope bob is ok
What happened to him?
Will some cold or hot patches help?
What’s the name of the massage gun?
Is it normal to hear a pop when you do a calf stretch?
No
Make a video on thigh muscle strain
Really is counter intuitive... so I'm glad you told us.
Thanks. I learn soo much from u'll.
Can muscle strain cause nerve pain?
Sometimes, depends on the situation
Please have this vedeo upload.. very interesting
SLACK! That's the key! THANK YOU!
So do I have to completely stop running in order for it to feel 100% again?
You should give it time to heal
Just what I need
Can one pay football with calf muscle pain
If it's causing new or more pain, you might want to wait until you heal so you don't cause further damage and delay recovery.
Is a calf strain the same as getting a Charlie horse? So painful, 😩
1st Charlie Horse 🐎 occurred mid-section/wasn't too dramatic/2nd is on knee's outer limit and returns endlessly, such a hassle! I've yet to ice, my husband's PT wired him up and it went but in hoping eventually in better shape... Good luck, yes very painful, total mind of its own!
Charlie horse means you got hit in the muscle, and it returns back to normal soon, calf strain means your muscle fibers have strained but not broken, calf tear means your muscle fibers actually snapped broken and depending if you snapped 5% or 25% or 50% the recovery can be months and you can even snap all of the muscle fibers which is pretty bad news.. But it's completely different than a charlie horse although it might feel similar in some ways. If you have a calf tear like i tore almost 50% of my muscle it’s incredibly painful and basically impossible to put any weight on it.
@@epicon6I think it’s a mild leg muscle strain for me but it’s not so bad where I can’t walk on it, like for work. I guess I’m going to have to halt my exercises for now.
Cheers fella's
😂 - “oh, that feels real good Bob… ok, i’m gonna stop”
My foot cramps up
Ok
I woke so in the middle of the night last night and I thought it was a dream but somehow I pulled my calf muscle and I gotta walk around school all day 😪
Are you okay now? You probably shouldn't have walked on it for a day at least
Yeah I’m good now but I had to walk on it cause I had to go to school but yeah I think it was just a Charlie horse or something
Hi
I pulled a muscle while sleeping 🥹
Brad is very flexible 😂
Tore my calf, after 2 months, as soon as I load it 100%, it starts to tear again.
Who else thought they had the speed on 0.1😂⏰
how do i know that its this or a shin splint
Shin splints are in the front and hurt like heck
Eat more bananas. Take one with you and eat it immediately after your workout (not when you get home, not before or after your next meal, IMMEDIATELY). I found that helps alot to keep from cramping.
Guys help me get over this. I can't resume my running training and feel like I'm stuck in a prison
Did this video help?
@@BobandBrad It's improving little by little. I don't think I'll be out more than a week hopefully. Thanks Bob and Brad!
As a PT I had to retire early due to MS a neurological condition. I personally think it started after my Hep B vaccination I had to take in the late 80's.
Just sit on your legs 🙄
People are always over complicating this stuff
🎠 I hate hiking, 5 mins for lunch cuz the sun 🌞 is setting in 5 hrs, 😭!
Drop the parting
Out of sync lips
Quit yapping and get to work
ZIPPER HEAD
You guys talk too much fluff. Next.
They just like to throw in some humor. That’s why they’re so popular with everyone. Lighten up a little.
@@tracy9397 Some of just want to see the info, otherwise we feel we're wasting our time. Lighten up.
You’ll get the info so be patient, some of these injuries are can be serious for some of us, so we appreciate the light heartedness dialogue. This guys save lives.