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Eric Brann

Posted: 21/02/13 18:26:29 29

Hi i have been having calf problems in both legs .I have been doing the 5 k Park Runs .After about 3 K the back of my calfs on the outside muscle hurt i struggle on to the end then suffer for about 2 days then feel ok .I have tried calf strengthening exercises and massage with electrical massager but still happens .until i did the 5k runs i used a friction type running machine a lot .I am 68 yrs and pretty fit otherwise any help would be appreciated .I have stopped the Park runs for the last 5 weeks because of this problem which i really miss .Thanks

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Eric Brann

Posted: 03/02/13 13:07:25 25

Hi everybody i have just joined and very interested in reading all the comments .I too have calf problems I have been doing the 5 k park runs after about 1k both my calfs start hurting on outside .it hurts for a couple of days then goes back to normal .I have no swelling .Tried all the usual but no success .If i rest it should i still continue to do stretches .I am 68 wheather this has any bearing on the problems any suggestions Thanks

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