First signs of a torn muscle fiber of the calf

The first signs after the development of a torn muscle fibre are often strong, stabbing pains in the calf, which are either localized in the calf area but can also spread upwards towards the thigh or downwards towards the foot. Sometimes a small dent can be seen in the area of the calf or can be felt. This often provides clear indications of a severe injury to a section of the calf muscles.

Sometimes a bruise can also develop in the calf muscles. The bruise in the case of a torn muscle fibre is caused by the fact that the muscles are well supplied with blood. If a muscle tears, the associated blood vessel can also tear and start bleeding.

Furthermore, the first signs of a torn muscle fibre can also include swelling of the calf muscles. The swelling is caused by inflammatory fluid flowing into the muscle area during and after a torn muscle fiber and causing it to swell.Patients often complain about a sudden functional impairment in the calf area, which is due to the fact that large muscle bundles in the calf muscle area are no longer functioning due to the tear. For this reason, a detailed examination of the possible movement sequences is urgently required.

Causes of a torn muscle fiber of the calf

The main cause of a torn muscle fiber of the calf is traumatic. Either it is a habitual movement, but performed with unheated calf muscles, or it is an unusual jerky movement that suddenly overstrains the stability of the calf muscles and forces certain muscle points of the calf to tear. As a rule, muscle fiber tears occur during sports.

If athletes suddenly stop running or sprint from a standing position, the forces acting on the calf muscles may be so strong that some muscle areas give way and tear. In addition to avoiding such jerky movements, consistent warming up before every sporting activity is particularly important. Warming up before running