Rupture of the gastrocnemius or soleus muscle, Part 2

So I did it again. I tore my calf muscle playing squash. Actually, this time it was the other one (right side). I always thought that when I tore my left calf and it healed, it felt stronger than the right. Maybe that explains what happened today. It was exactly the same as 2 years ago. I was looking forward, getting ready to return the ball, when it felt like someone had hit the back of my calf with a squash ball. Only  the ball was in front of my. My initial reaction was that someone entered the court behind me and threw a ball at my leg. A few seconds later I knew exactly what happened and I was done. This time at least I knew what to do. I hobbled out and drove Phil home, then myself, had Ginny find my old elastic “tube” to put on, iced my leg, and called Roslyn Physiotherapy. I have an appointment for Friday, and then probably 6 weeks off from squash. I tried walking around but it was too painful so I got some crutches. It seems I was only on them for about a week last time, so hopefully that’ll be true this time as well. I really love squash and I hope this isn’t a sign of things to come. I’m getting old and my body is breaking down. I hope I can get back to golf, too. If I can’t do that then what else is left? Bowls?

6 Responses to “Rupture of the gastrocnemius or soleus muscle, Part 2”


  1. 1 Keven 16 April, 2009 at 3:07 pm

    Ouch! Sorry to hear about that! I guess you’ll have to be a tiddly-winks player or some other low-impact sport…

  2. 2 びっくり 17 April, 2009 at 5:12 am

    Cuddling is probably a safe alternative.

    Would more stretching or yoga be preventative in these cases? Anyhow, get well soon.

  3. 3 Gary Niemi 17 April, 2009 at 5:22 pm

    Who knows? Top athletes get this, and ordinary people walking down the street. Ironically, I actually did a bit more stretching than normal on that day. I’m recovering very fast this time, probably due to a less severe tear, and I know what to do to help heal it. I’m off crutches after 2 days this time, compared to a week 2 years ago. It really feels pretty good.


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