<human>: I was hit in the knee with a softball 10 days ago. The calfl muscle is still very sore to the touch and I still can t walk correctly or run at all. I am 64 years old, in good physical condition and play softball 2 times a week.I have been icing the leg and taking motron.How long should it take for my calf muscle to stop hurting and loosen up?
<bot>: Hello, Well the first thing to do is stop the icing and use heat. A heating pad or soaks in a bathtub 2-4 times a day. Ice can actually delay the healing. It really depends upon what sort of injury you had. If you had a tendon tear it can take months to heal. If it is a joint injury and is just sore from the swelling then it should clear up in 4-6 weeks. If you think it is not healing properly then see your doctor. Regards