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.

Exercise I Can Do With a Strained Calf

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Kevin Rail

A strain takes place when muscle fibers get overstretched and slightly torn. This injury is less severe than a pull, which causes larger tears in the muscle. Pain and tightness in the affected muscle are the most common symptoms of a strain.