Bradley Blair Osteopath on Instagram: "The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone and is the main structure that allows you to push off when walking, running, jumping, and changing direction. When it ruptures, people often describe a sudden snap or being “kicked” in the back of the ankle, followed by weakness and difficulty walking. Surgery is commonly recommended for complete ruptures, particularly in physically active people, as it lowers the risk of re-rupture and helps re

Kilian Korth on Instagram: "Can I train through this? I have been asked this question, and have asked it myself, a thousand times. In light of that, here is the soft tissue injury protocol I follow and have been following for my minor calf injury since last week. Caveats: everybody is different, so general guidance is just that, general. Also I’m not a PT! This is advice I’ve learned from my PT over the years but I don’t pretend to be an injury expert. NO LIMITS (except for the very real ones yo

CARC on Instagram: "Calf Muscle Pain? Let’s Work on Relief Together! 🦵✨ Calf discomfort can arise for different reasons — but with the right care and awareness, you can often help your body recover. Common Causes of Calf Pain: 🦵 Muscle Strain – Overuse, sudden movement, or intense workouts can overstretch the muscle. 🦵 Cramps – Sudden, involuntary tightening of the muscle can be very painful. 🦵 Dehydration or Electrolyte Imbalance – Low levels of fluids or minerals like potassium, magnesium,