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Tony-GB · 8 June 2009, 12:46 AM

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...?

Lion · 8 June 2009, 12:51 AM

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!!!

Tony-GB · 8 June 2009, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

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!!!

Thanks Leo

ijen0311 · 8 June 2009, 12:55 AM

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...

Tony-GB · 8 June 2009, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

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...

Thanks Jen. Hope you feel better soon as well.

Mosco · 8 June 2009, 01:11 AM

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!

AJF · 8 June 2009, 01:21 AM

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

Lisa · 8 June 2009, 01:27 AM

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?

SubmarinerMan · 8 June 2009, 01:33 AM

Sorry to hear about your situation. I hope you'll heal up quick!!

jdc · 8 June 2009, 01:37 AM

sorry to hear Tony, hope it heals soon

JimSnyder · 8 June 2009, 03:13 AM

Ouch!! Hope it feels better soon Tony

JJ Irani · 8 June 2009, 03:21 AM

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)!!

diablojota · 8 June 2009, 03:50 AM

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.

Jocke · 8 June 2009, 04:05 AM

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

rajurama · 8 June 2009, 05:22 AM

Get well soon! :)

Omega_Precision · 8 June 2009, 05:28 AM

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.

East Bay Rider · 8 June 2009, 07:07 AM

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.

damoyorkie · 8 June 2009, 07:20 AM

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.

Jimbits76 · 9 June 2009, 12:23 AM

Sorry about that Tony.

You are obviously old.

I don't pull any muscles as I don't use them. Best Way.

J

buz-lh · 9 June 2009, 12:38 AM

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.

Tony-GB · 9 June 2009, 01:40 AM

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!

Jimbits76 · 9 June 2009, 01:41 AM

Just think years ago you pulled Jordan...now all you're pulling is your calf you old fart!!!!!!!!!!

Get well soon my friend

J

Tony-GB · 9 June 2009, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Just think years ago you pulled Jordan...now all you're pulling is your calf you old fart!!!!!!!!!!

Get well soon my friend

J

I got out of there pretty fast, I can tell you Jim! Too much emotional maintenance!

8 June 2009, 12:46 AM	#1
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	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...? __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

8 June 2009, 12:51 AM	#2
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	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!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

8 June 2009, 01:11 AM	#6
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	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! __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

8 June 2009, 01:33 AM	#9
SubmarinerMan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Bedfordshire, UK Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,046	Sorry to hear about your situation. I hope you'll heal up quick!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 16610 LV 'M'. Rolex Submariner 16610 'M'. Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600. Omega Seamaster 2226.80.00. Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 2907.50.91 .

8 June 2009, 03:13 AM	#11
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Ouch!! Hope it feels better soon Tony __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

8 June 2009, 12:55 AM	#4
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	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...

8 June 2009, 01:21 AM	#7
AJF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ally Location: Surrey (UK) Watch: 15223 Posts: 638	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

8 June 2009, 01:27 AM	#8
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	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?

8 June 2009, 01:37 AM	#10
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	sorry to hear Tony, hope it heals soon

8 June 2009, 03:21 AM	#12
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	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)!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

8 June 2009, 03:50 AM	#13
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	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. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

8 June 2009, 04:05 AM	#14
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	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 __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

8 June 2009, 05:22 AM	#15
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,090	Get well soon! :)

8 June 2009, 05:28 AM	#16
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	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.

8 June 2009, 07:07 AM	#17
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	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. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

8 June 2009, 07:20 AM	#18
damoyorkie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Damien Location: United Kingdom Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 207	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.

9 June 2009, 12:23 AM	#19
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Sorry about that Tony. You are obviously old. I don't pull any muscles as I don't use them. Best Way. J

9 June 2009, 12:38 AM	#20
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	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. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

9 June 2009, 01:40 AM	#21
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	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! __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

9 June 2009, 01:41 AM	#22
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	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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