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8 June 2009, 12:46 AM
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I've ripped my calf muscle
Hi all
About ten days ago I ripped my left calf muscle. Thing is, I wasn't doing anything at all strenous. I was stepping over something keeping my leg straight, toes pointed skyward when I felt an almighty "crack". At first I thought I had snapped a tendon, but the hospital tested it & said I ruptured/ripped my calf muscle. My calf & foot are incredibly swollen & I'm on crutches. I'm normally quite fit & active & am perplexed as to why this happened...  Just over the last day or so I've now got an almighty black & green bruise all over my foot (even on the sole) and all over my calf & shin. Anyone else done this? Am I really getting too old...? 
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8 June 2009, 12:51 AM
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Wow, I'm sorry for your situation but no so far I haven't done anything like that. I hope it doesn't take too long to heal!!!
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8 June 2009, 12:52 AM
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8 June 2009, 12:55 AM
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I don't think you're old... you probably just moved in a funny way.
I'm feeling completely achy from the last few days as well... 
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8 June 2009, 01:04 AM
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8 June 2009, 01:11 AM
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Dude - I've pulled a muscle in my side while sneezing - and I am physically active and only 32. So, don't feel too bad - things happen! Hope you recover soon!
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8 June 2009, 01:21 AM
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Drop me a PM if you are looking for contact details of a top physio in the London area.
Good luck with the recovery. AJF 
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8 June 2009, 01:27 AM
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Whew... Tony, I was worried you were going to post a pic and make us look! Sounds terrible - so sorry for your misfortune. Will it heal all by itself?
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8 June 2009, 01:33 AM
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Sorry to hear about your situation. I hope you'll heal up quick!!
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8 June 2009, 01:37 AM
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sorry to hear Tony, hope it heals soon
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8 June 2009, 03:13 AM
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Ouch!! Hope it feels better soon Tony
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8 June 2009, 03:21 AM
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Sorry to hear that, Tony.....hope you get better soon.
You should see the way I rip into my calf muscles (of my sheep, of course, after they've been BBQ'd)!! 
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8 June 2009, 03:50 AM
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Sorry to hear that. That has to be quite uncomfortable and very much inconvenient. My dad had something similar happen to him except in his arm. I hope you have a speedy recovery.
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8 June 2009, 04:05 AM
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So you will say you have some kind of muscles?
What did you do, try to fire it up a old BSA or a Triumph?  my friend, sorry to hear and I wish you a speedy recovery.Jocke
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8 June 2009, 05:22 AM
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Get well soon! :)
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8 June 2009, 05:28 AM
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Being active will not prevent muscle tears or ruptures.
I think the best preventable measures for this, if you workout frequently, is stretching. Stretching before workouts does wonders. |
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8 June 2009, 07:07 AM
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OUCH I know exactly how you feel. It happened to me about 3 years ago on my right calf. The pain was so sudden and sharp like as if it was shot. The muscle tears and you cannot flex it or move it in any way. You will probably need physical therapy and to stretch it because when it mends it can heal short. Take it slow.
Good luck.
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8 June 2009, 07:20 AM
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Try eating monkey glands, or bathing in virgins' blood, to keep you young. That's what I do, but there are very few monkeys or virgins left in York (and no virgin monkeys).
Either that or arnica cream, which you can get in Holland and Barrett or Boots. It works wonders after Monday night five-a-side. I was a bit dubious when one of my kick-boxing frends suggested it but it is brilliant. Hope you get better soon. |
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9 June 2009, 12:23 AM
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Sorry about that Tony.
You are obviously old. I don't pull any muscles as I don't use them. Best Way. J |
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9 June 2009, 12:38 AM
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I pulled a calf muscle about 20 years ago and I thought I had been shot, so I feel your pain. Be sure to properly rehab when you can get started. My calf still has a small dent in it.
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9 June 2009, 01:40 AM
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Thanks everyone for your best wishes & advice.
Lisa, the doctors have said it should heal by itself. How long that will be, is anyone's guess... Jocke, I did have a 1960 BSA C15 many years ago, but had to sell it to pay the mortgage when I seperated from one of my ex's. No Rolexes then! Funny how a couple of guys mentioned it felt like being shot. I've never been shot myself, but if that's how it feels, I think I'll give it a miss! Thanks again for all your best wishes. I can't stay on the computer too long because my foot & calf swells up like a balloon!
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9 June 2009, 01:41 AM
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Just think years ago you pulled Jordan...now all you're pulling is your calf you old fart!!!!!!!!!!
Get well soon my friend J |
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9 June 2009, 01:44 AM
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I got out of there pretty fast, I can tell you Jim! Too much emotional maintenance! 
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