Pain in back of lower leg - Foot Problems Message Board

erg57 · 07-28-2008, 10:57 AM

I did not know where to place this topic so here goes:

For about one month when running I am developing pain in the back of my lower leg. It is difficult to describe. I dont feel it in my calf but dont feel it in my ankle either. The pain is located in between. The muscles don't feel sore to the touch or when I massage it. But it feels tight and hurts when walking/running and I now limp when walking. I am no longer able to run because it acts up immediately. Funny thing is is when I extend my toes or flex my calves on my tippy toes, it does not hurt--only when I move. I think I feel it more on the inside of my lower leg but in the back. I don't think its shin splints because I dont feel it on the front of my leg whatsoever.

Anyone have a clue as to what this is and how I can take care of this?

forevergimpy · 07-28-2008, 02:06 PM

Could it be pain in your achilies tendon? In any case, I would make an appointment with your doctor to prevent further injury. Good luck.

erg57 · 07-28-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by forevergimpy

Could it be pain in your achilies tendon? In any case, I would make an appointment with your doctor to prevent further injury. Good luck.

Thanks. I thought of this too, but I am 99% sure that it is not my achilles. It is farther up my leg. Now I am wondering if its compartment syndrome. It seems to be in the right spot for it.

janewhite1 · 07-28-2008, 06:39 PM

Compartment syndrome seems unlikely, I suspect it would hurt more, for one thing.

Does it help if you stretch the calf muscle gently?

I agree with Forevergimpy that you should see a doctor if it doesn't seem to be healing.

erg57 · 07-28-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by janewhite1

Compartment syndrome seems unlikely, I suspect it would hurt more, for one thing.

Does it help if you stretch the calf muscle gently?

I agree with Forevergimpy that you should see a doctor if it doesn't seem to be healing.

It is a strange thing happening. It only hurts when I walk/run on it and stairs are the worst, but at rest I don't feel it too much at all. It does not help to stretch. It is difficult to tell you where it hurts but it does not hurt on my calves--it hurts below it above the ankle on the posterior side. I am getting some numb spots too just in the last few hours. As I sit here--zero pain, but as soon as I get up I know what I am in for. It is very strange. I've sprained ankles a number of times, strained muscles in my calves, gotten cramps and charlie horses, but this is "different". I think I am going to make an appointment. Probably a waste of his time.