Calf pain can be due to a serious issue like a blood clot or peripheral artery disease. Seek medical help if you can't walk comfortably, have night pain, or see swelling. Playing sports, pregnancy, ...

Some causes of calf pain, like occasional nighttime leg cramps or an inflamed Achilles tendon, aren't serious and often can be treated with home remedies. If calf pain does not go away with home ...

PARTNER OF THE BAR FIVE ON YOUR HEALTH THIS MORNING. TREATING A NAGGING PAIN IN YOUR CALF. IF REST DOESN’T DO THE TRICK, THERE’S A CHANCE IT COULD BE SOMETHING WORSE THAN A STRAIN OR A CRAMP. HERE TO ...

Regular physical activity and proper muscle conditioning can help improve flexibility, strength, and overall muscle health, ...

Repeatedly doing the same type of activity — whether it’s running, lifting or sitting — can have serious downsides. By Hilary Achauer When you head out for your daily run, with each stride you’re ...

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has a sore calf muscle that kept him out of Wednesday’s practice. Coach Leslie Frazier said the move was precautionary to give ...

There’s a point in every marathon training cycle where you go from “everything is fine,” to “omg my [insert lower body part here].” While injuries are certainly possible, often this lower-body tension ...

People often celebrate the quads and glutes as the powerhouse muscles for running. But go a little farther down the kinetic chain and you’ll find the true unsung heroes: your calves. In fact, if you ...