Need help with pain
I had a total knee replacement about 6 months ago and recently have been experiencing pain in my calve every day I try stretching exercises and not much helps any advice?
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Have you seen a physiatrist, physiotherapist, or pain management doctor?
@tic69 Can you describe the pain, and when it happens? Maybe with a little more info, someone will have felt the same, and can share what helped them?
I had the same experience. When I attended Physical Therapy one of the exercises was to stand on the slant board for one minute to stretch the calf muscles. I've had problems with my calfs ever since, i.e., pain and cramps. What seems to help is taking supplements like potassium and magnesium, and apply a heating pad. I'm not sure if this is the answer or maybe the simple fact that time heals. I applied these measures from my readings on the inernet because my medical community and therapist were no help.
heating pads are difficult to use they slide off me so mine is just collecting dust.
I don’t know where to post this. Has any had any experience with Stree Shingles? Itching in various places, though it was dry skin, but various products don’t seem to work.. Any thoughts other than reduce stress
Wrap it loosely with an ace bandage. Works for me.
I'll try that thanks