Hello, this is Sato from the physical therapy department at J-CLINIC Bangkok.
When you tear your calf muscle, you’ll feel extreme pain. Some people may hear a “snap” the moment the muscle tears .
Gastrocnemius muscles
Calf muscle strains/tears are commonly caused by
If you have torn your calf muscles, you may experience
Manual treatment will relax the tension in your calf muscles and deep trigger points to improve your body balance.
Motion and manipulation will improve the range of motion of your hip, knee, and ankle joints.
It also improves elasticity while relieving soft tissue adhesions and stiffness.
Ultrasound and high voltage therapy promote cellular repair.
It speeds up healing and relieves pain.
Acupuncture improves blood flow to the stiff muscle tissue.
It relieves tension in your joints and muscle ligaments, gives you a better range of motion, and eases your pain.
Taping supports the damaged area to prevent further injuries.
Taping therapy for calf muscle strain
Poultices help relieve your pain.
After the pain eases, we will show you exercises to do at home and self-care tips to prevent repeat injuries. For example:
– Calf raises: Place a pilates ball between your knees, then raise and lower your heels to strengthen the gastrocnemius muscle (the big muscle at the back of your lower leg).
Use a Thera-Band to stretch and strengthen the gastrocnemius muscles.
Use massage balls to relieve stiffness of the gastrocnemius muscle and improve flexibility of the ankle joint.
From BTS Phrom Phong Station, take Exit 5 and walk along Sukhumvit towards Asoke for about 5 minutes. RSU Tower will be on your right. Take the escalator up to Floor 4 and you will see us right in front of you. If you are coming by car, parking is available at RSU Tower and is free up to 2 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Our Thonglor clinic is on the basement level of Home Place Building, at the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 55 and Thonglor Soi 13.
If you are coming by BTS, please take a taxi from BTS Thonglor Station, Exit 3.
If you are coming by car, parking is available at Home Place Building and is free up to 4 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Bangkok Mediplex is a general medical mall on Sukhumvit Soi 42, across from Gateway Ekkamai and directly connected to BTS Ekkamai Station. J-CLINIC Ekkamai branch will be on the 3rd floor of Mediplex.
If you come from BTS Ekkamai Station, go through exit 2. It connects directly to Bangkok Mediplex. Take the escalator up to the 3rd floor and you will see our clinic on your right.
