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Suggest Treatment For Tightness And Pain In Calf And Thigh Muscles

Posted on Tue, 24 Mar 2015

Question: Dear doctor,

I had gone on a trek last weekend (12 kms one way) and after return from the trek, my calf muscles and thigh muscles have become tight and little painful if I touch it.

Please suggest measures to relax the muscles.

Regards,
-XXXX

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Following measures will be helpful.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

From description it seems that you had developed muscle strain of calf and thigh muscles. Pain is due to resultant spasm of muscle.

I suggest you -

To give rest to the part and avoid activities that aggrevate the pain.

Doing hot fomentation and applying muscle relaxant gel will be helpful.

Do regular stretching exercises to relieve the spasm.

Hope this helps you.

Wishing you speedy recovery.

Warm regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (15 hours later)

Thanks doctor.

3 years back I had an ACL surgery in my right knee.
I have climbed Tirumala hills last year without much difficulty.
I did trek for 12 kms one way. There was little bit of uneasiness (though I do not think it was anything unusual).
Will such activities affect my knee? For, eg will it cause any arthritis or knee damage etc?

Regards,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Will not affect your knee.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

These activities will not affect your knee. Present situation seems to be due to muscle strain.

Wishing you speedy recovery...

Take care.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar