The calf muscle is actually made up of two primary muscles: the gastrocnemius muscle and the soleus muscle. "The vast majority of injuries are to those two muscles," says Robert Gillanders, a ...

We’ve all been there: You arrive at the top of a steep climb, and as good as getting to the summit feels, you’re plagued by the feeling that your calves are about to burst open. Your Achilles tendon ...

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Simplemost may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through ...

Your calves and shins may not have the complex construction or delicate reputation of your knees and feet, but that doesn’t mean they’re indestructible. In a recent survey of 14,000 injured runners, ...

*Our legs support our bodyweight, helping us to stand, move, walk, run and climb. Any form of leg pain can impact daily routine and general well-being. The first thing to do is don't ignore the pain.

Leg pain affects nearly everyone at some point, ranging from routine muscle soreness after exercise to the occasional cramp that resolves quickly. This commonplace nature makes it easy to dismiss leg ...

Those little muscles at the back of your lower leg do a lot of heavy lifting, research has shown. A 2017 review found that targeted calf strengthening not only increases muscle performance but also ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Follow Gabby Landsverk Every time Gabby publishes a story, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox!

A man who suffered what he thought was a muscle tear during a walk left a doctor stunned when the cause of his complaint was discovered. Tyler M., a 42-year-old man from Orange County, California, is ...

Running is a great way to stay in shape, but it can be easy to injure yourself if you don't train to prevent common running injuries. The Achilles tendon is a very thick, strong structure that can ...