Calf pain can be caused by a wide variety of conditions, injuries, and deficiencies. The calf is the rear portion of the leg below the knee and consists primarily of three major muscles. Pain in the calf can be debilitating, preventing the sufferer from walking or even resting. Many people suffer occasional bouts of calf pain that pass away quickly. But, when this pain becomes chronic, it's time to seek medical intervention. Determining the cause of the discomfort in the calf is the key to treating it effectively.
Injuries
Injuries to the calf can occur from something as simple as walking or running. Injuries of this type can usually be treated with ice, heat, and rest. Calves may also develop cramps because of nutritional deficiencies. Changes in diet or vitamin and mineral supplements can relieve this kind of pain. But, more serious injuries such as ruptured muscles and tendons require medical treatment and repair. A fluid buildup in the knee area, called a Baker's Cyst, can burst and cause significant pain. Poor circulation of the blood can cause calves to ache day after day. Sometimes, life-threatening blood clots, a condition known as deep vein thrombosis, may form in the calf because of poor circulation. Poor blood circulation can also cause peripheral vascular disease which results in serious cramping of the calf. Rest, elevation, ice, and heat generally provide no relief from this kind of pain. Anyone, who suffers from calf swelling, cramping, pain, or deformity, particularly if these conditions last for several days or occur frequently, should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Unfortunately, such serious injuries and conditions are traditionally treated with orthopedic surgery.
Treatment
Happily, The Institute of Regenerative & Molecular Orthopaedics, has developed some innovative, effective strategies for treating chronic pain that usually do not require surgery of any kind. Conventional clinics commonly use orthopedic surgery to treat chronic calf pain. But, by electing to use stem cell therapy, a technology pioneered and perfected by The Institute of Regenerative & Molecular Orthopaedics, patients can often be successfully treated for calf injury and pain without surgery. Stem cell therapy in conjunction with platelet rich plasma injections and dietary supplementation uses the body's own untapped regenerative ability to repair calf injuries and deterioration. Anyone suffering from chronic pain owes it to himself to investigate the cutting edge medical techniques offered by The Institute of Regenerative & Molecular Orthopaedics. Over 2,000 patients have already done so.