The calf muscle is actually made up of two primary muscles: the gastrocnemius muscle and the soleus muscle. "The vast majority of injuries are to those two muscles," says Robert Gillanders, a ...

We’ve all been there: You arrive at the top of a steep climb, and as good as getting to the summit feels, you’re plagued by the feeling that your calves are about to burst open. Your Achilles tendon ...

Some causes of calf pain, like occasional nighttime leg cramps or an inflamed Achilles tendon, aren't serious and often can be treated with home remedies. If calf pain does not go away with home ...

Night leg cramps are sudden, painful muscle contractions in the calves, feet, or thighs, often occurring during sleep. These ...

You have more than 600 muscles in your body, and pain can strike any of them. Perhaps you’ve developed a painfully strained muscle or tendon—typically in your lower back or in the back of your upper ...

You don't have to suffer through pain to get a good leg workout if squats or deadlifts hurt your body. A personal trainer said there are way to modify exercise to protect your knees, back, and hips.

Q: I get a cramp in my left calf when I run for more than 20 minutes. When I slow down, it goes away. I told my doctor about it, and she wants to do something called an ankle brachial index. What will ...

A variety of problems can lead to aching legs, including back problems, varicose veins, and nerve damage. Overuse, from an extra-vigorous workout, or an injury like that from a fall, can also cause ...

Running is a great way to stay in shape, but it can be easy to injure yourself if you don't train to prevent common running injuries. The Achilles tendon is a very thick, strong structure that can ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo exited Tuesday night’s game against the Boston Celtics with a strain of the left soleus muscle, which is one of two muscles that make up the calf in the lower leg. It was a scary ...