I was hit in the knee with a softball 10 days ago. The calfl muscle is still very sore to the touch and I still can t walk correctly or run at all. I am 64 years old, in good physical condition and play softball 2 times a week.I have been icing the leg and taking motron.How long should it take for my calf muscle to stop hurting and loosen up?
Hello, Well the first thing to do is stop the icing and use heat. A heating pad or soaks in a bathtub 2-4 times a day. Ice can actually delay the healing. It really depends upon what sort of injury you had. If you had a tendon tear it can take months to heal. If it is a joint injury and is just sore from the swelling then it should clear up in 4-6 weeks. If you think it is not healing properly then see your doctor. Regards