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The calf muscle is pulled, what should I do?
First of all, we should judge the degree of calf muscle strain. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a doctor's examination. If it is serious, the doctor will advise you to have an MRI or an operation. If you have a slight muscle strain, you can take some advice from me.

1.? Apply ice. When the injured person lies flat, ice should be applied to the injured muscle immediately, because ice can constrict blood vessels and reduce tissue bleeding, thus achieving the purpose of stopping bleeding. At the same time, the pain caused by freezing the sensory nervous system can also achieve a certain analgesic effect.

2.? Wrap it with elastic bandage and wrap it evenly. There is no need to wrap it too tightly, or you will feel tingling, numbness or blue.

3.? Lift the injured calf. Lifting the injured calf above the heart level is beneficial to the blood lymphatic reflux, so it can reduce the swelling of the injured part of the limb and relieve the pain and discomfort.

4.? Take a break. After the calf muscle is pulled, the injured person should pay attention to the rest of the calf muscle and don't let the injured calf muscle exert its strength. It is recommended to walk less and lie down more. Only in this way can it be beneficial to muscle repair, avoid the injured muscle from being re-injured, and thus delay muscle repair.

5.? Massage the injured part moderately. Gently massage can directly increase blood flow. You can massage the injured part yourself, which can reduce the tension of the injured muscle and make the blood circulation provide nutrients for the muscle.

6.? Moderate exercise The injured calf should also pay attention to proper exercise while resting. You can do some simple exercises, such as ankle pump exercise, which can make muscles contract and relax slightly and promote blood circulation.