Calf pain after cramps during a football match

[fraherg]

Hi guys
During a football match I got cramp in my calf, its was the first tim ei have ever had cramp before, my calf was sore for about a week after.
However what i am finding is that the calf seems easily agitated, and is still sore about a month after, if i do any light jogging its not to bad but any fast sprints etc really cause some pain, i am streching it out but whilst this helps initally is doesn't seem to sort it long term, i am wondering if there is anything i can do to cure it, I agrivated it last tuesday, and rested all week and tried jogging yesterday and its now really sore again

kind regards
Gra

[JTrempe]

Make sure you are hydrating effectively. Drink plenty of water before, during, and after practice. Most cramps are related to dehydration.

[Heidi]

Hi
Yes muscle cramps are thought to be linked to dehydration, and an associated lack of sodium and potassium in the body: http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/back/backlowerleg/calfcramp.htm

Make sure you drink lots, stretch regularly and get some sports massage to help loosen the muscles.