Muscle Strain Recovery: Abdominal, Calf & Neck Strain Care

Recovering from an abdominal or calf strain requires proper rest, specific stretches, and sometimes cold therapy. Learn how to differentiate between a strain and a hernia, and discover the best vitamins to speed up muscle repair.

Stiff Calf After Doing Calf Raises

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Hannah Mich

Calf raises strengthen your calf muscles, which are the soleus, gastrocnemius and plantaris. Over-exerting your calf muscles along with poor flexibility can result in calf tightness or stiffness and injury. Treatment consists of rest, ice and light stretches.