What vitamin is good for muscle pain?

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asked Nov 26, 2022 in Pain by Dalezurik (1,220 points)
What vitamin is good for muscle pain?

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answered Jan 10, 2023 by 12iroanges (25,000 points)
The vitamin that is good for muscle pain is Vitamin D.

Vitamin D is good for muscle pain and muscle weakness and can be beneficial to the elderly because they are more prone to muscle weakness and suffering from falls.

The exercise that is good for calf pain is walking as well as calf wall stretch exercise.

To do the calf wall stretch exercise to relieve calf pain start by keeping your leg straight and your back heel on the floor.

Then bend your front knee and gently bring your hip and chest toward the wall until you feel a stretch in the calf of your back leg.

Then hold the stretch for at least 15 to 30 seconds and repeat this exercise 2 to 4 times.

Walking does help calf pain as walking helps the arteries in the legs to enlarge which then increases the blood flow.

The increased blood flow in your legs helps to reduce swelling and relieve calf pain and muscle pain in the legs.

A natural remedy for calf pain is to soak your legs in lukewarm water with Epsom salt for around 20 minutes which help to reduce swelling and relax the calf muscles.

Also massaging the calf muscles and taking some Ibuprofen or Advil can help ease calf pain as well as applying some heat such as with a heating pad or use an ice pack to apply some cold to the calf.

The medicine that is best for calf muscle pain is Ibuprofen, Advil, Tylenol and Aleve.

Light stretching can also help to ease the calf muscle pain.

To relieve calf pain you should ice the area for around 20 minutes using a covered ice pack.

Also elevate your leg by sitting or laying down with pillows so that your leg is above your heart level.

Rest the area and massage the calf.

Also taking pain medication such as Aspirin or Ibuprofen and drinking plenty of water and taking Vitamin B12 supplements can help get rid of and treat calf pain.

A Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause calf pain.

The deficiency that causes calf pain are vitamins B12 and vitamins D3 deficiencies that can lead to calf pain.

Low iron levels as well as electrolyte imbalances can also lead to and cause calf pain.

Calf pain will go away eventually and most cases of calf pain are nothing to worry about and resolve on their own within a few days to 7 to 10 days.

If the calf pain does not go away or get worse then you should see a doctor or if you notice any signs of infection such as fever or your legs swelling.

Dehydration can cause calf pain and lead to muscle cramps in your legs, calf and even thigh muscles.

When you're dehydrated you can experience a decrease in blood volume and flow which means your muscles as well as your organs have less blood flow to them which results in spasms and cramps.

The deficiency that causes calf pain are vitamins B12 and vitamins D3 deficiencies that can lead to calf pain.

Low iron levels as well as electrolyte imbalances can also lead to and cause calf pain.

You should be concerned about calf pain when you notice signs of infection of if the calf pain gets worse or does not resolve within 10 days.

Signs of infection with calf pain include fever, tenderness, warmth and redness.

Or if you have swollen legs, pale or unusually cool legs.

Or if you have calf pain after sitting for too long.

Calf Pain typically lasts for around 3 to 10 days.

The time it takes for calf pain to go away can vary depending on the severeness of the calf pain and the cause but the calf pain should go away and heal within 10 days and if not you should see a doctor.

Calf pain is most often caused by cramps, when the muscles suddenly contract.

This can happen if you have been doing new exercises, if you are dehydrated, or if you are deficient in some minerals.

Cramps normally go away quite quickly by themselves.

Calf muscle pain is usually the result of a mild injury, such as a strain, or leg cramps.

But severe or ongoing pain in your calves can be a sign that the muscles in your lower legs aren't getting enough blood.

Massaging your legs is a good way to revive sore, tired legs after exercising or other activities.

A separate foot massage can help even more.

Other things you can do to relieve sore muscles that compliment massage include: stretching exercises.

To get rid of calf pain you should rest the area and apply some ice such as an ice pack to the sore calf and take some over the counter pain medicine such as Ibuprofen or Aspirin.

Things that help a sore calf heal include.

R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, and elevation). Icing and elevating the leg are two common principles of R.I.C.E.
OTC medications. Calf pain can also be soothed with common pain relievers such as ibuprofen or naproxen.
Stretching. Light stretching can help ease calf pain.

Rest the area.
Ice the area for 20 minutes, using a covered ice pack or bag of frozen peas.
Compress the area with a bandage (but if the pain gets worse, loosen the bandage).
Elevate the lower leg by sitting or lying down (for example with pillows), so it is above the level of the heart.

A calf injury lasts between 10 days to 14 days although some calf injuries may take as long as 4 to 6 weeks to heal fully.

A typical grade I calf strain will heal in seven to 10 days.

A grade II injury will heal in about four to six weeks.

A grade III calf strain may take about three months.

A calf injury is most often caused during sports where you need to push off with your foot quickly for a sudden burst of speed.

Examples include tennis, baseball, soccer, racquetball, and even simple running.

The sudden movement can stress the calf muscle, stretching it beyond its normal limits.

Some signs that your calf injury are serious include.

You are unable to rise up on your toes.
You can't walk or bear weight on your leg.
You experience severe or prolonged pain in your calf.
You have trouble moving your ankle or knee.
You notice swelling or serious bruising in your lower leg, foot or ankle.

A grade 3 calf strain is a severe injury involving a complete tear to half or all of the calf muscle.

Crutches or even a moon boot may be required to enable walking due to severe pain and weakness.

Immediate swelling and bruising will be present within 24 hours.

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