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8 Causes of Calf Pain

Calf pain can come from a range of different causes. Here's what to know so you can prevent it, spot it, and treat it.
If you've got a calf injury, exercise isn’t entirely off the table. However, you’ll have to make some changes.
Genetics are responsible for some — but not all — of your calf shape. Here’s how to strengthen this important muscle group.
There are two major calf muscles: the soleus and the gastrocnemius. The gastroc is the big, more visible muscle beneath the knee, and it’s what most people think of when they think of the calf.