What should I do if my calf muscles ache after hiking?
Disease description:
Yesterday, I went hiking with a friend, and afterward, my calf muscles were extremely sore. What should I do about calf muscle soreness after hiking?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
After hiking, calf muscle soreness can be initially relieved by soaking the feet in warm water, which promotes blood circulation in the lower limbs and helps relax the calf muscles, thereby alleviating soreness. If symptoms do not improve with rest, medications that invigorate blood circulation and resolve stasis—or topical plasters applied to the affected area—may also be used to help relieve muscle soreness.
