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What's going on with sore muscles in running calf? How to relieve pain in running muscles

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June 04, 2025

Runners often say that every time we run, there will be a little soreness in our legs. What's going on?

When we run, we produce a lot of lactic acid. The body's lack of metabolic ability to acid, which causes pain, or is caused by excessive exercise. Generally, if we persist for about 10 days, it should not be sore.

If your legs are still sore for a long time, it means that the body's metabolic acid ability is relatively poor.

If it causes anterior tibial pain, it may be a defect in the ankle anatomical structure, poor softness and muscle strength of the ankle joint, excessive pronation of the ankle joint during running, excessive tension of the Achilles tendon, imbalance of the anterior and posterior tibial muscles.

Main reasons: change the form of exercise, such as changing running shoes and changing tracks. If it is a female runner, it may be osteoporosis and insufficient calcium intake.

How to treat anterior tibial pain, rest more and reduce exercise Reducing exercise is the best way to basically avoid deterioration

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How to treat and avoid running soreness

Apply ice to the affected area, soak a hot water before going to bed, apply some active oil when the soreness is released

Walk slowly before running and preheat. If the body is slightly hot, you can start running. Do not stop immediately after running. Keep walking for about 5 minutes, then relax your legs in place, pat your legs muscles to help speed up metabolism, and there will be no soreness.

Suggestions:

Shooting: Develop the correct running posture. It is best to use the whole foot or the forefoot when landing during long-distance running. Do not touch the heels on the ground.

Stand to train and it will be better for one to two months. If you experience pain in the anterior tibial muscle, you should reduce the practice of climbing mountains or climbing on the treadmill, which will increase the contraction of the anterior tibial muscle.

Eat more alkaline foods in daily life, which can also enhance your resistance to acid and metabolism, such as steamed buns. There are many such foods, check it online!

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