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What Causes Calf Pain After Long Journey?
Hi I went on long car journey yesterday travelled nearlly 6 and half hours then got out the car for about 10mins. Then car journey back for over 7 hours on way back got slight pain in my calf area, it doesnt feel like muscle pain if feels different. should i worry. its still hurting today.
Sat, 2 Jan 2021
Hi,
Weak leg muscles or impaired valves might cause this pain as it becomes difficult for blood to be pumped up to your heart when you are seated. Try elevating your legs with help of pillows during sleep and wearing a tight stocking if you have. If it doesn't relieve after 2 days or happens more often, you might have to get evaluated.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Sonia Dhawan, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
Weak leg muscles or impaired valves might cause this pain as it becomes difficult for blood to be pumped up to your heart when you are seated. Try elevating your legs with help of pillows during sleep and wearing a tight stocking if you have. If it doesn't relieve after 2 days or happens more often, you might have to get evaluated.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Sonia Dhawan, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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