I don't know how squeamish you are, dear reader, but not a whole lot phases me. I'm around anatomy all day and there are a million and one ways you can injure yourself. But for some reason, one of the most common injuries to the gastrocnemius gives me the willies. Brace yourself. Okay, here goes.
A calf strain is a particularly common injury to athletes. It is a tear to either the gastrocnemius or the soleus, and is most common in the medial head of the gastrocnemius. The muscle is at high risk for tears because it crosses two joints the knee and the ankle and has a high density of fast-twitch muscle fibers which gives it the ability for powerful "bursts" of movement. Sometimes when the gastrocnemius is being overworked, the muscles will contract or snap quickly, like a whip, which is why gastrocnemius strains are sometimes called "snap of the whip.
I know, it doesn't seem like something that would make me shudder, but the thought of muscles ripping makes me queasy. Another common ailment not so much an injury is a cramp to the gastrocnemius.
Have you ever done a full body stretch and your calf muscles seize suddenly? The gastrocnemius is prone to spasms, which are painful contractions of the muscle that won't subside for several minutes. While the exact reason for this is unclear, cramping and spasms are sometimes caused by dehydration, poor blood flow, and short range of movement.
These spasms are more common at night; I can't tell you how many times I've woken up suddenly with cramped calves. Achilles tendon issues and plantar fasciitis have been linked to this condition. There are numerous ways to lengthen the gastrocnemius.
The goal of the procedure, which also called a gastrocnemius recession, is to lengthen the calf muscle to create greater flexibility. In our technique, the fascia, or encasing tissue of the muscle, is divided to allow the muscle to gain one to two centimeters in length without damaging the muscle fibers.
This will increase the range of motion at the ankle by an average of ten degrees when the knee is extended. As a result, the pressure on the foot and ankle is eased, removing the cause of symptoms and pain. In most cases, this procedure will be recommended for a patient who has had significant pain that does not respond to stretching exercises and other conservative treatments.
Gastrocnemius lengthening is most commonly recommended for patients with severe cases of plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis. For certain conditions, gastrocnemius recession is recommended in conjunction with a larger surgery. A gastrocnemius muscle tear is a severe, sudden injury to your calf muscle. This muscle helps flex the lower leg. It also helps you do quick movements, such as jumping and sprinting.
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