Calf Pain
Pain in the leg below the knee arising from a slip disc (spinal nerve compression), muscle tightness, stiffness, or reduced circulation — often misunderstood and undertreated.
Symptoms
Nerve-Referred Calf Pain - A compressed lumbar nerve (from a slip disc) sends pain signals along its entire path — through the buttocks, thigh, calf and foot — even though the source is in the spine.
Muscle & Vascular Causes - Tight calf muscles, reduced blood circulation, varicose veins, or direct muscle strain can also cause localized calf pain independent of the spine.
Mild to severe pain in the lower back, buttocks, thigh, calf and foot
Difficulty or increasing pain with lifting and bending
Worsening pain when resting, sitting, walking or standing
Back or leg pain that comes and goes intermittently
Morning stiffness and calf tightness that may ease with movement
Pain radiating from the buttocks or down one or both legs (Sciatica)
Tingling, numbness, burning, weakness or imbalance in the legs and feet
Visible or aching varicose veins in the calf or lower leg
Difficulty urinating or passing motion; reduced bowel and bladder control
