How long does it take to heal a strained calf muscle?

In the less severe cases it usually takes up to three days for a pulled calf muscle to start feeling better. In the most severe cases that don’t require surgery a full recovery may take up to six weeks. In the case that the injury requires surgery the recovery period may extend up to six months to a full year.

Can a calf strain heal on its own?

Athletes and people over 40 are especially prone to this type of muscle injury. Calf muscle tears usually heal after a few weeks of conservative treatments, such as rest, ice, compression and elevation. In rare cases, you may need surgery.

What is the fastest way to heal a calf muscle?

How do you treat a calf muscle injury?

Rest your injured leg.
Put ice or a cold pack on the sore muscle for 10 to 20 minutes at a time to stop swelling.
After 2 or 3 days, you can try alternating cold with heat.
Wrap your lower leg with an elastic bandage (such as an Ace wrap) to help decrease swelling.

How do you treat a strained calf muscle?

Most calf muscle strains can be treated at home:

Rest your injured leg.
Put ice or a cold pack on the sore muscle for 10 to 20 minutes at a time to stop swelling.
After 2 or 3 days, you can try alternating cold with heat.
Wrap your lower leg with an elastic bandage (such as an Ace wrap) to help decrease swelling.

What is the best treatment for a calf strain?

Most calf muscle strains can be treated at home:

Rest your injured leg.
Put ice or a cold pack on the sore muscle for 10 to 20 minutes at a time to stop swelling.
After 2 or 3 days, you can try alternating cold with heat.
Wrap your lower leg with an elastic bandage (such as an Ace wrap) to help decrease swelling.

What exercise can I do with calf strain?

Calf wall stretch (knees bent)

Stand facing a wall with your hands on the wall at about eye level. Put your affected leg about a step behind your other leg.
Keeping both heels on the floor, bend both knees.
Hold the stretch for at least 15 to 30 seconds.
Repeat 2 to 4 times.