I hurt my calves after running...?

Question

Forgot to stretch before running and now both my calves feel like charlie horses. What should I do to make them quit hurting. Also, do you think it will be possible to run tomorrow?

Answer 1

You probably strained your muscle. It's better to ice it for the first hour or so and them put some heat on them.

I would also like to urge you to refrain from running tomorrow.

Try to rest if for a while, and it will probably go away soon.

Oh, and whatever you do, don't stretch tonight!

You don't want to irritate your muscle any more.

I wouldn't even TRY to stretch until tomorrow, if I were you.

Answer 2

I usually just stretch them out SLOWLY.  I wouldn't skip your run only if they hurt really bad like it hurts when you walk.

Answer 3

ice and heat them. also this might sound weird but take

a midol, it works, even for ur legs.

Answer 4

If i were you i would either ice them or heat them depending on personal preference, and you might not be able to run tomorrow unless you stretch tonight and tomorrow morning!