How do I relieve calf pain after ACL surgery?

Ice and elevation

1. To reduce swelling and pain, put ice or a cold pack on your knee for 10 to 20 minutes at a time.
2. For 3 days after surgery, prop up the sore leg on a pillow when you ice it or anytime you sit or lie down.
3. If your doctor gave you support stockings, wear them as long as you are told to.

How do I get rid of calf pain?

Home remedies for calf pain relief

1. R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, and elevation). Icing and elevating the leg are two common principles of R.I.C.E.
2. OTC medications. Calf pain can also be soothed with common pain relievers such as ibuprofen or naproxen.
3. Stretching. Light stretching can help ease calf pain.

Does ACL tear cause calf pain?

Cruciate ligament tears: anterior cruciate ligament tears are extremely painful and may cause an audible pop or crack. The individual may not be able to straighten the leg fully. The area will usually swell considerably. Posterior cruciate ligament tears often cause severe pain, which may radiate to the calf.

Is it normal to have calf pain after knee surgery?

Incision care You may remove it 48 to 72 hours after the surgery.

How do you loosen tight calf muscles?

Stretches to relieve tight calves

1. Stand near a wall with one foot in front of the other, front knee slightly bent.
2. Keep your back knee straight, your heel on the ground, and lean toward the wall.
3. Feel the stretch all along the calf of your back leg.
4. Hold this stretch for 20-30 seconds.

Why is my calf bruised after ACL surgery?

Bruising in the back of your thigh, inner thigh, calf or shin is quite normal, especially if the hamstrings were used for your ligament graft. There is no need to treat the knee differently because of this.

How do I relax my calves?

Stand near a wall with one foot in front of the other, front knee slightly bent. Also bend your back knee, keeping your heel on the ground, as you lean toward the wall. Feel the stretch in the lower part of your calf muscle. Hold this stretch for 20-30 seconds.

Why do my calves hurt after knee surgery?

Some muscle soreness in the calf is normal because you are walking in an unusual way following surgery. You’ll know you may have a clot if you have swelling in your whole leg, redness and exquisite tenderness in the calf. This complication is rare, but should be taken seriously.