Hi, I think I hurt my calf muscles by running and I want to know if bike riding will help.?

Question

Hi, I think I hurt my calf muscles by running and I want to know if bike riding will help.?

Answer 1

Nope, I'm afraid not - you are essentially on your toes when you cycle, which is tensing your calf muscle.  I have had the same issue and I run and cycle.

Swimming is your best bet until it heals.  Good luck.

Answer 2

They are all right, only rest will allow your calf to heal. Alternate ice and heal (30 mins. each) and take Ibuprofen (an anti-inflammatory).

Answer 3

If you really hurt your calf muscle, then rest is the only thing it needs. Jumping back into exercise might make it worse. I recommend wrapping it with a compression bandage as well, until you feel ready to resume light exercise.

Answer 4

Bike riding will definitely keep you in shape if you can't run. As far as helping the injury, I don't know, it all depends on the injury. Ice after 48 hours of the injury, then apply heat anytime afterwards. Usually the best healer is time.