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Calf strain advice?

Ice it. Ibuprofren and ice for 24 - 36 hours plus compression (calf sleeve if you can get one, otherwise tight football socks). Elevate that leg when sitting. Don't foxtrot around the gaff. Then you can use heat and ice alternately after a day or so, before eventually using heat. You want the initial swelling to disappear (ice) and then reintroduce the heat to 'bloodflow' the muscle back to shape.
You're lucky you didn't feel the dreaded 'pop' as that is 6 weeks minimum! Also, water/hydration but even more! You know that I'm sure...
 
Cheers lads, got my leg raised on the sofa and I'm wearing compression things she wears when jogging.

Does not help my legs shake uncomfortably and I can't stop it like I used to.
 
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Gutter Boy said:
Once you are rehabbed, use a foam roller before future exercise as a preventative. Same for quads and hammies if you have a vulnerability.
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thfcsteff said:
OR take the hyperice/hypervolt way out and get the smaller version of those percussive massage devices. They're great.
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www.bbc.co.uk

Sliced Bread - Foam Rollers - BBC Sounds

Do foam rollers help with exercise?
www.bbc.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk

I'm regularly foam rolling...and I do think I feel some benefits.

However, I did listen to the above episode of Sliced Bread ....and 'the experts' are less convinced.
 
ricky2tricky4city said:
www.bbc.co.uk

Sliced Bread - Foam Rollers - BBC Sounds

Do foam rollers help with exercise?
www.bbc.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk

I'm regularly foam rolling...and I do think I feel some benefits.

However, I did listen to the above episode of Sliced Bread ....and 'the experts' are less convinced.
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I know im a sample of 1, but i used to be plagued by quad strains. I started doing 30 odd rolls before i play, and havent had another strain in 7 or 8 years. I just see it as stretching better than i ever could manually stretch. I'll give the pod a listen to though.

Ice baths are apparently the big sports science myth. Zero evidence they have any benefit whatsoever.
 
Gutter Boy said:
I know im a sample of 1, but i used to be plagued by quad strains. I started doing 30 odd rolls before i play, and havent had another strain in 7 or 8 years. I just see it as stretching better than i ever could manually stretch. I'll give the pod a listen to though.

Ice baths are apparently the big sports science myth. Zero evidence they have any benefit whatsoever.
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I got cryobright in Brighton, but it's a damn site colder then an ice bath.
 
thfcsteff said:
Ice it. Ibuprofren and ice for 24 - 36 hours plus compression (calf sleeve if you can get one, otherwise tight football socks). Elevate that leg when sitting. Don't foxtrot around the gaff. Then you can use heat and ice alternately after a day or so, before eventually using heat. You want the initial swelling to disappear (ice) and then reintroduce the heat to 'bloodflow' the muscle back to shape.
You're lucky you didn't feel the dreaded 'pop' as that is 6 weeks minimum! Also, water/hydration but even more! You know that I'm sure...
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Can we get you in charge of our fitness team? Sounds like you’d do a better job.
 
Mikey10 said:
Can we get you in charge of our fitness team? Sounds like you’d do a better job.
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All jokes aside, I think there are some SERIOUS problems in that dept. They know the style of football, they have an average squad age, I am alarmed that we seem to be getting so many of these muscular injuries. It is impossible to say anything without knowledge, and I certainly have no idea what they're doing, but there is ominous proof that when it comes to certain players who perhaps need a bit more bespoke care, we simply aren't doing that above applying a 'one size fits all'?
 
Gutter Boy said:
I know im a sample of 1, but i used to be plagued by quad strains. I started doing 30 odd rolls before i play, and havent had another strain in 7 or 8 years. I just see it as stretching better than i ever could manually stretch. I'll give the pod a listen to though.

Ice baths are apparently the big sports science myth. Zero evidence they have any benefit whatsoever.
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It might be psychological then, because when I was more regularly doing steam baths and plunge pools (no longer than 20 seconds I might add!!!) I felt excellent after a session.
 
ricky2tricky4city said:
www.bbc.co.uk

Sliced Bread - Foam Rollers - BBC Sounds

Do foam rollers help with exercise?
www.bbc.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk

I'm regularly foam rolling...and I do think I feel some benefits.

However, I did listen to the above episode of Sliced Bread ....and 'the experts' are less convinced.
Click to expand...

I use a hyper volt mini gun and a hyperice larger one before work outs and when I play. And after. And sometimes just watching telly I'll run one along the legs and shoulders. Again, not sure if psychological but they feel great and subsequently so do I!
 
thfcsteff said:
It might be psychological then, because when I was more regularly doing steam baths and plunge pools (no longer than 20 seconds I might add!!!) I felt excellent after a session.
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thfcsteff said:
I use a hyper volt mini gun and a hyperice larger one before work outs and when I play. And after. And sometimes just watching telly I'll run one along the legs and shoulders. Again, not sure if psychological but they feel great and subsequently so do I!
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....and let's be honest that's all that bloody matters as we age gracefully :)
 
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