Get your calf muscle strain treated at J-CLINIC in Bangkok
Hello, this is Sato from the physical therapy department at J-CLINIC Bangkok.
In this post, I’m going to introduce our clinic’s treatments for calf muscle strains .
What is a calf muscle strain?
Calf muscle strains are an injury often seen among people who play sports that involve jumping, such as basketball, volleyball, tennis, and badminton.
When you tear your calf muscle, you’ll feel extreme pain. Some people may hear a “snap” the moment the muscle tears .
Gastrocnemius muscles
Causes of calf muscle strains/tears
Calf muscle strains/tears are commonly caused by
- insufficient flexibility of the calf muscles
- fatigue of the calf muscle
- sudden strain on the calf muscles (such as lifting heavy objects, running up stairs)
Common symptoms of torn calf muscles
If you have torn your calf muscles, you may experience
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pain, even at rest
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pain when you press on the calf
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pain when walking (your leg cannot bear weight)
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pain when stretching your Achilles tendon
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inability to stand on tiptoe because of the pain
J-CLINIC’S Treatment for Torn/Strained Calf Muscles
Manual treatment
Manual treatment will relax the tension in your calf muscles and deep trigger points to improve your body balance.
Motion and manipulation
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
Ultrasound and high voltage therapy promote cellular repair.
It speeds up healing and relieves pain.
Acupuncture
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 therapy
Taping supports the damaged area to prevent further injuries.
Taping therapy for calf muscle strain
Poultice
Poultices help relieve your pain.
Training and self-care guidance
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.
If you suffer from a strained/torn calf muscles or other leg injuries in Bangkok, we invite you to contact us by phone, contact form, or Facebook.
📞For Booking
- Phrom Phong: 097-257-3577
- Thonglor: 084-424-1299
- Ekkamai: 097-245-7863
Treatments for shoulder pains
- Shoulder muscle sprain
- Shoulder rotator cuff injuries
- Biceps tendinitis
- shoulder impingement syndrome
- Shoulder tendonitis
Past cases
- Physical therapy for ballet dancers
- Common problems for ballet dancers: Hip and knee joint pain
- Sprained playing soccer! Ligament damage
- What causes herniated discs and back pain?
- Post-surgery rehabilitation at J-CLINIC
- Treating sciatica
- Treating frozen shoulder
- Physical therapy for kendo practitioners
- Treating weight-training injuries
- Your stiff shoulders and headaches are caused by uneven shoulder blades?
What physical pains can be treated at J-CLINIC?
- Physical therapylower back pain, stiff shoulders, sciatica, headaches, knee pain, sprains, pulled muscles, whiplash, post-fracture rehabilitation and injuries from sports and accidents．
- Acupuncture treatmentPMS, irregular periods, insomnia, orthopedic diseases, headache, cosmetic acupuncture, eye strain, gastrointestinal problems.
Our branches in Sukhumvit road
- Phrom Phong Branch (Sukhumvit 31, RSU Tower Floor4)
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.
- Thonglor Branch (Soi Thonglor 13, Home Place building Basement Level)
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. - Ekkamai Branch (Sukhumvit 42, Bangkok Mediplex Floor 3)
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.
